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 2006: from Dec 24, 2005, 09:36 UTC at 1°28′ Aquarius until Feb 3, 2006, 09:19 UTC at 16°01′ Capricorn.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2005, 09:36 UTC * | 1°28′ Aquarius | Feb 3, 2006, 09:19 UTC | 16°01′ Capricorn | 40.99 | 15.44° | 16°01′ Capricorn | 1°28′ Aquarius |
* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2006, 20:18 UTC | Aquarius | Capricorn |
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