Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Venus is retrograde about 0.62 times a year for 40–43 days.
Venus is retrograde once in 1978: from Oct 18, 1978, 03:58 UTC at 22°49′ Scorpio until Nov 28, 1978, 13:09 UTC at 7°20′ Scorpio.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 1978, 03:58 UTC | 22°49′ Scorpio | Nov 28, 1978, 13:09 UTC | 7°20′ Scorpio | 41.38 | 15.47° | 7°20′ Scorpio | 22°49′ Scorpio |
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