Jupiter retrograde 2042: 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 2042: from Mar 18, 2042, 02:47 UTC at 2°04′ Sagittarius until Jul 19, 2042, 12:48 UTC at 22°13′ Scorpio.

Jupiter retrograde periods in 2042

All instants UTC. Arc = degrees travelled backwards between the two stations.
Stations retrogradeAtStations directAtDaysArcPre-shadow fromPost-shadow to
Mar 18, 2042, 02:47 UTC 2°04′ Sagittarius Jul 19, 2042, 12:48 UTC 22°13′ Scorpio 123.42 9.87° 22°13′ Scorpio 2°04′ Sagittarius

Sign changes during retrograde

Instant (UTC)FromTo
Apr 24, 2042, 12:41 UTC Sagittarius Scorpio
✦ By · verified against Swiss Ephemeris (JPL DE441) computations · Methodology · Updated 2026-09-05

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