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 1954: from May 23, 1954, 12:47 UTC at 8°32′ Capricorn until Jul 29, 1954, 15:19 UTC at 25°35′ Sagittarius.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1954, 12:47 UTC | 8°32′ Capricorn | Jul 29, 1954, 15:19 UTC | 25°35′ Sagittarius | 67.11 | 12.94° | 25°35′ Sagittarius | 8°32′ Capricorn |
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 1954, 07:23 UTC | Capricorn | Sagittarius |
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