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 1973: from Mar 9, 1973, 14:31 UTC at 7°26′ Sagittarius until Aug 16, 1973, 16:05 UTC at 4°40′ Sagittarius.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 1973, 14:31 UTC | 7°26′ Sagittarius | Aug 16, 1973, 16:05 UTC | 4°40′ Sagittarius | 160.07 | 2.77° | 4°40′ Sagittarius | 7°26′ Sagittarius |
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