Mars retrograde 2008: exact dates and times

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 2008: from Nov 15, 2007, 08:24 UTC at 12°27′ Cancer until Jan 30, 2008, 22:33 UTC at 24°05′ Gemini.

Mars retrograde periods in 2008

All instants UTC. Arc = degrees travelled backwards between the two stations.
Stations retrograde	At	Stations direct	At	Days	Arc	Pre-shadow from	Post-shadow to
Nov 15, 2007, 08:24 UTC *	12°27′ Cancer	Jan 30, 2008, 22:33 UTC	24°05′ Gemini	76.59	18.37°	24°05′ Gemini	12°27′ Cancer

* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.

Instant (UTC)	From	To
Dec 31, 2007, 16:00 UTC	Cancer	Gemini

✦ By Yuri Kan · verified against Swiss Ephemeris (JPL DE441) computations · Methodology · Updated 2026-09-05

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