Saturn retrograde 1988: 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 once in 1988: from Apr 11, 1988, 02:08 UTC at 2°33′ Capricorn until Aug 30, 1988, 10:07 UTC at 25°56′ Sagittarius.

Saturn retrograde periods in 1988

All instants UTC. Arc = degrees travelled backwards between the two stations.
Stations retrogradeAtStations directAtDaysArcPre-shadow fromPost-shadow to
Apr 11, 1988, 02:08 UTC 2°33′ Capricorn Aug 30, 1988, 10:07 UTC 25°56′ Sagittarius 141.33 6.63° 25°56′ Sagittarius 2°33′ Capricorn

Sign changes during retrograde

Instant (UTC)FromTo
Jun 10, 1988, 05:22 UTC Capricorn Sagittarius
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