Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Neptune is retrograde about 1 times a year for 156–160 days.
Neptune is retrograde once in 1941: from Dec 30, 1940, 00:06 UTC at 27°42′ Virgo until Jun 5, 1941, 22:55 UTC at 24°55′ Virgo.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 1940, 00:06 UTC * | 27°42′ Virgo | Jun 5, 1941, 22:55 UTC | 24°55′ Virgo | 157.95 | 2.79° | 24°55′ Virgo | 27°42′ Virgo |
* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.
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