Jupiter retrograde 2012: exact dates and times

Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Jupiter is retrograde about 0.92 times a year for 116–122 days.

Jupiter is retrograde once in 2012: from Oct 4, 2012, 13:18 UTC at 16°23′ Gemini until Jan 30, 2013, 11:38 UTC at 6°20′ Gemini.

Jupiter retrograde periods in 2012

All instants UTC. Arc = degrees travelled backwards between the two stations.
Stations retrograde	At	Stations direct	At	Days	Arc	Pre-shadow from	Post-shadow to
Oct 4, 2012, 13:18 UTC *	16°23′ Gemini	Jan 30, 2013, 11:38 UTC	6°20′ Gemini	117.93	10.05°	6°20′ Gemini	16°23′ Gemini

* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.

✦ By Yuri Kan · verified against Swiss Ephemeris (JPL DE441) computations · Methodology · Updated 2026-09-05

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