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 1956: from Aug 10, 1956, 16:18 UTC at 23°40′ Pisces until Oct 10, 1956, 10:06 UTC at 13°09′ Pisces.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 1956, 16:18 UTC | 23°40′ Pisces | Oct 10, 1956, 10:06 UTC | 13°09′ Pisces | 60.74 | 10.50° | 13°09′ Pisces | 23°40′ Pisces |
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