Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Saturn is retrograde about 0.97 times a year for 135–142 days.
Saturn is retrograde 2 times in 1970: from Aug 21, 1969, 05:44 UTC at 8°57′ Taurus until Jan 3, 1970, 21:06 UTC at 2°03′ Taurus; from Sep 4, 1970, 13:57 UTC at 22°37′ Taurus until Jan 17, 1971, 13:01 UTC at 15°42′ Taurus.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 1969, 05:44 UTC * | 8°57′ Taurus | Jan 3, 1970, 21:06 UTC | 2°03′ Taurus | 135.64 | 6.89° | 2°03′ Taurus | 8°57′ Taurus |
| Sep 4, 1970, 13:57 UTC * | 22°37′ Taurus | Jan 17, 1971, 13:01 UTC | 15°42′ Taurus | 134.96 | 6.93° | 15°42′ Taurus | 22°37′ Taurus |
* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.
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