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 1980: from Jan 16, 1980, 06:18 UTC at 15°21′ Virgo until Apr 6, 1980, 08:27 UTC at 25°52′ Leo.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 1980, 06:18 UTC | 15°21′ Virgo | Apr 6, 1980, 08:27 UTC | 25°52′ Leo | 81.09 | 19.48° | 25°52′ Leo | 15°21′ Virgo |
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 1980, 20:46 UTC | Virgo | Leo |
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