Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Venus is retrograde about 0.62 times a year for 40–43 days.
Venus is retrograde once in 1981: from Dec 31, 1981, 19:45 UTC at 8°54′ Aquarius until Feb 10, 1982, 20:38 UTC at 23°22′ Capricorn.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1981, 19:45 UTC * | 8°54′ Aquarius | Feb 10, 1982, 20:38 UTC | 23°22′ Capricorn | 41.04 | 15.54° | 23°22′ Capricorn | 8°54′ Aquarius |
* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 1982, 02:56 UTC | Aquarius | Capricorn |
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