Mars retrograde 2025: 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 2025: from Dec 6, 2024, 23:33 UTC at 6°10′ Leo until Feb 24, 2025, 02:00 UTC at 17°01′ Cancer.

Mars retrograde periods in 2025

All instants UTC. Arc = degrees travelled backwards between the two stations.
Stations retrogradeAtStations directAtDaysArcPre-shadow fromPost-shadow to
Dec 6, 2024, 23:33 UTC * 6°10′ Leo Feb 24, 2025, 02:00 UTC 17°01′ Cancer 79.1 19.16° 17°01′ Cancer 6°10′ Leo

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

Sign changes during retrograde

Instant (UTC)FromTo
Jan 6, 2025, 10:44 UTC Leo Cancer
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