Saturn retrograde 2038: 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 2038: from Dec 26, 2037, 11:36 UTC at 16°14′ Virgo until May 11, 2038, 06:22 UTC at 9°23′ Virgo.

Saturn retrograde periods in 2038

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 26, 2037, 11:36 UTC *	16°14′ Virgo	May 11, 2038, 06:22 UTC	9°23′ Virgo	135.78	6.86°	9°23′ Virgo	16°14′ 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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