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 2023: from Oct 30, 2022, 13:25 UTC at 25°37′ Gemini until Jan 12, 2023, 20:56 UTC at 8°08′ Gemini.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2022, 13:25 UTC * | 25°37′ Gemini | Jan 12, 2023, 20:56 UTC | 8°08′ Gemini | 74.31 | 17.49° | 8°08′ Gemini | 25°37′ Gemini |
* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.
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