Retrograde Dates
Mars Retrograde 2026
Every Mars retrograde that touches 2026, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mars is not retrograde at any point in 2026. Its previous retrograde ended on February 24, 2025. The next Mars retrograde after 2026 begins on January 10, 2027 at 10°25' Virgo. Dates are in UTC.
Mars Retrograde Dates 2026
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.
Mars is direct for all of 2026.
Before and After 2026
- Previous Mars retrograde to , Leo and Cancer
- 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 2026
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Questions About Mars Retrograde 2026
When Is Mars Retrograde in 2026?
Mars is not retrograde at any point in 2026. Its previous retrograde ended on February 24, 2025. The next Mars retrograde after 2026 begins on January 10, 2027 at 10°25' Virgo. Dates are in UTC.
How Many Days Is Mars Retrograde in 2026?
None. Mars moves direct for all of 2026.
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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