Saturn retrograde
Periods when Saturnappears to move backward in the sky relative to Earth's reference frame. Computed from astronomical motion, not interpreted.
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Direct motion
Saturn at Aries 12° 05′ 16″
2026 retrograde periods
| Station retrograde | Station direct | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | 2026-12-11 | 137 days |
2027 retrograde periods
| Station retrograde | Station direct | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-08-10 | 2027-12-24 | 136 days |
Saturn retrograde frequency
Saturn is geocentrically retrograde once per year, for ~140 days. The apparent reversal is not actual backward motion in space — it is a geometric effect of Earth's and Saturn's differing orbital speeds.
Other planets' retrograde
Reference, not advice
This is cultural and astronomical reference, not personal prediction or advice.
Periods computed by sampling Saturn's geocentric ecliptic longitude at daily intervals and identifying days where the 24-hour delta is negative. Edge dates may differ by ±1 day from ephemeris stations. This page does not recommend or warn against any personal activity.
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