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 1959: from Dec 6, 1958, 15:35 UTC at 4°14′ Virgo until May 13, 1959, 21:51 UTC at 1°40′ Virgo; from Dec 8, 1959, 20:24 UTC at 6°10′ Virgo until May 15, 1960, 00:47 UTC at 3°35′ Virgo.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 1958, 15:35 UTC * | 4°14′ Virgo | May 13, 1959, 21:51 UTC | 1°40′ Virgo | 158.26 | 2.56° | 1°40′ Virgo | 4°14′ Virgo |
| Dec 8, 1959, 20:24 UTC * | 6°10′ Virgo | May 15, 1960, 00:47 UTC | 3°35′ Virgo | 158.18 | 2.58° | 3°35′ Virgo | 6°10′ Virgo |
* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.
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