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 2008: from Dec 19, 2007, 14:09 UTC at 8°34′ Virgo until May 3, 2008, 03:07 UTC at 1°41′ Virgo; from Dec 31, 2008, 18:08 UTC at 21°46′ Virgo until May 17, 2009, 02:06 UTC at 14°55′ Virgo.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2007, 14:09 UTC * | 8°34′ Virgo | May 3, 2008, 03:07 UTC | 1°41′ Virgo | 135.54 | 6.89° | 1°41′ Virgo | 8°34′ Virgo |
| Dec 31, 2008, 18:08 UTC * | 21°46′ Virgo | May 17, 2009, 02:06 UTC | 14°55′ Virgo | 136.33 | 6.86° | 14°55′ Virgo | 21°46′ Virgo |
* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.
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