Saturn retrograde 2009: 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 2009: from Dec 31, 2008, 18:08 UTC at 21°46′ Virgo until May 17, 2009, 02:06 UTC at 14°55′ Virgo.

Saturn retrograde periods in 2009

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 31, 2008, 18:08 UTC *	21°46′ Virgo	May 17, 2009, 02:06 UTC	14°55′ Virgo	136.33	6.86°	14°55′ Virgo	21°46′ Virgo

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

✦ By Yuri Kan · verified against Swiss Ephemeris (JPL DE441) computations · Methodology · Updated 2026-09-05

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