Retrograde Dates
Mars Retrograde 2024
Every Mars retrograde that touches 2024, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mars is retrograde once in 2024: from December 6 to February 24, 2025 in Leo and Cancer. The next Mars retrograde after 2024 begins on January 10, 2027 at 10°25' Virgo. Dates are in UTC.
Mars Retrograde Dates 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
6°10' Leo | 17°00' Cancer | Leo, Cancer | to |
Before and After 2024
- Previous Mars retrograde to , Gemini
- Next Mars retrograde to , Virgo and Leo
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.
Other Retrogrades in 2024
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Questions About Mars Retrograde 2024
When Is Mars Retrograde in 2024?
Mars is retrograde once in 2024: from December 6 to February 24, 2025 in Leo and Cancer. The next Mars retrograde after 2024 begins on January 10, 2027 at 10°25' Virgo. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mars Retrograde Shadow Start in 2024?
For the retrograde that begins December 6, 2024, the pre-retrograde shadow starts October 5, 2024 and the post-retrograde shadow ends May 2, 2025.
What Signs Is Mars Retrograde in During 2024?
From December 6, 2024, Mars turns retrograde at 6°10' Leo and turns direct at 17°00' Cancer.
How Many Days Is Mars Retrograde in 2024?
Mars spends about 25 days of 2024 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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