Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Pluto is retrograde about 1 times a year for 160–165 days.
Pluto is retrograde 2 times in 1948: from Nov 16, 1947, 21:41 UTC at 14°58′ Leo until Apr 24, 1948, 17:03 UTC at 12°33′ Leo; from Nov 17, 1948, 20:14 UTC at 16°34′ Leo until Apr 26, 1949, 14:03 UTC at 14°09′ Leo.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 1947, 21:41 UTC * | 14°58′ Leo | Apr 24, 1948, 17:03 UTC | 12°33′ Leo | 159.81 | 2.40° | 12°33′ Leo | 14°58′ Leo |
| Nov 17, 1948, 20:14 UTC * | 16°34′ Leo | Apr 26, 1949, 14:03 UTC | 14°09′ Leo | 159.74 | 2.42° | 14°09′ Leo | 16°34′ Leo |
* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.
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