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Saturn retrograde 1978: exact dates and times

Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Saturn is retrograde about 0.97 times a year for 135–142 days.

Saturn is retrograde 2 times in 1978: from Dec 11, 1977, 12:11 UTC at 0°33′ Virgo until Apr 25, 1978, 12:16 UTC at 23°39′ Leo; from Dec 24, 1978, 21:12 UTC at 13°56′ Virgo until May 9, 1979, 14:54 UTC at 7°05′ Virgo.

Saturn retrograde periods in 1978

All instants UTC. Arc = degrees travelled backwards between the two stations.

Stations retrograde	At	Stations direct	At	Days	Arc	Pre-shadow from	Post-shadow to
Dec 11, 1977, 12:11 UTC *	0°33′ Virgo	Apr 25, 1978, 12:16 UTC	23°39′ Leo	135	6.90°	23°39′ Leo	0°33′ Virgo
Dec 24, 1978, 21:12 UTC *	13°56′ Virgo	May 9, 1979, 14:54 UTC	7°05′ Virgo	135.74	6.86°	7°05′ Virgo	13°56′ Virgo

* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.

Sign changes during retrograde

Instant (UTC)	From	To
Jan 5, 1978, 00:46 UTC	Virgo	Leo

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