Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Mars is retrograde about 0.47 times a year for 58–81 days.
Mars is retrograde once in 1948: from Jan 8, 1948, 13:49 UTC at 7°37′ Virgo until Mar 29, 1948, 12:33 UTC at 18°06′ Leo.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 1948, 13:49 UTC | 7°37′ Virgo | Mar 29, 1948, 12:33 UTC | 18°06′ Leo | 80.95 | 19.51° | 18°06′ Leo | 7°37′ Virgo |
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 1948, 10:28 UTC | Virgo | Leo |
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