Retrograde Dates
Mars Retrograde 2020
Every Mars retrograde that touches 2020, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mars is retrograde once in 2020: from September 9 to November 14 in Aries. The next Mars retrograde after 2020 begins on October 30, 2022 at 25°36' Gemini. Dates are in UTC.
Mars Retrograde Dates 2020
Station times switch to your time zone in the browser. The shadow runs from the pre-retrograde shadow to the end of the post-retrograde shadow.
| Stations Retrograde | Stations Direct | Signs | Shadow Period |
|---|---|---|---|
28°08' Aries | 15°14' Aries | Aries | to |
Before and After 2020
- Previous Mars retrograde to , Aquarius and Capricorn
- Next Mars retrograde to , Gemini
What Mars Retrograde Is Known For
Mars retrograde is traditionally associated with redirecting effort and anger, with slower progress on new initiatives.
Is it retrograde today? See where Mars is right now, or every planet that is retrograde now.
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Questions About Mars Retrograde 2020
When Is Mars Retrograde in 2020?
Mars is retrograde once in 2020: from September 9 to November 14 in Aries. The next Mars retrograde after 2020 begins on October 30, 2022 at 25°36' Gemini. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mars Retrograde Shadow Start in 2020?
For the retrograde that begins September 9, 2020, the pre-retrograde shadow starts July 25, 2020 and the post-retrograde shadow ends January 2, 2021.
What Signs Is Mars Retrograde in During 2020?
From September 9, 2020, Mars turns retrograde at 28°08' Aries and turns direct at 15°14' Aries.
How Many Days Is Mars Retrograde in 2020?
Mars spends about 65 days of 2020 retrograde.
What Is Mars Retrograde Known For?
Mars retrograde is traditionally associated with redirecting effort and anger, with slower progress on new initiatives. Astrologers read it as a time to review rather than launch.
Why Do Some Sites List a Different Retrograde Date?
Most astrology sites print a single date without a time zone. An ingress at 10:49 PM in New York is already the next day in London and Sydney, so two correct sources can disagree by a day. Selfgazer gives every time in both US Eastern time and UTC, and the tables switch to your own time zone in the browser.
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