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 2012: from Jan 24, 2012, 00:54 UTC at 23°05′ Virgo until Apr 14, 2012, 03:53 UTC at 3°41′ Virgo.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2012, 00:54 UTC | 23°05′ Virgo | Apr 14, 2012, 03:53 UTC | 3°41′ Virgo | 81.12 | 19.41° | 3°41′ Virgo | 23°05′ Virgo |
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