Retrograde Dates
Mars Retrograde 2040
Every Mars retrograde that touches 2040, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mars does not start a new retrograde in 2040. It begins the year retrograde, continuing the period that started on November 23, 2039, and turns direct on February 9, 2040. The next Mars retrograde after 2040 begins on December 28, 2041 at 27°39' Leo. Dates are in UTC.
Mars Retrograde Dates 2040
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
21°45' Cancer | 3°01' Cancer | Cancer | to |
Before and After 2040
- Previous Mars retrograde to , Gemini and Taurus
- Next Mars retrograde to , 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 2040
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Questions About Mars Retrograde 2040
When Is Mars Retrograde in 2040?
Mars does not start a new retrograde in 2040. It begins the year retrograde, continuing the period that started on November 23, 2039, and turns direct on February 9, 2040. The next Mars retrograde after 2040 begins on December 28, 2041 at 27°39' Leo. Dates are in UTC.
How Many Days Is Mars Retrograde in 2040?
Mars spends about 39 days of 2040 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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