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 1998: from Dec 26, 1997, 21:21 UTC at 3°56′ Aquarius until Feb 5, 1998, 21:26 UTC at 18°28′ Capricorn.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 1997, 21:21 UTC * | 3°56′ Aquarius | Feb 5, 1998, 21:26 UTC | 18°28′ Capricorn | 41 | 15.47° | 18°28′ Capricorn | 3°56′ Aquarius |
* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 1998, 21:03 UTC | Aquarius | Capricorn |
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