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 2005: from Oct 1, 2005, 22:04 UTC at 23°22′ Taurus until Dec 10, 2005, 04:04 UTC at 8°14′ Taurus.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2005, 22:04 UTC | 23°22′ Taurus | Dec 10, 2005, 04:04 UTC | 8°14′ Taurus | 69.25 | 15.14° | 8°14′ Taurus | 23°22′ Taurus |
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