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 2027: from Jan 10, 2027, 12:59 UTC at 10°26′ Virgo until Apr 1, 2027, 14:08 UTC at 20°56′ Leo.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2027, 12:59 UTC | 10°26′ Virgo | Apr 1, 2027, 14:08 UTC | 20°56′ Leo | 81.05 | 19.50° | 20°56′ Leo | 10°26′ Virgo |
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2027, 14:13 UTC | Virgo | Leo |
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