Retrogrades › Mars › 2039
Mars is retrograde once in 2039: Nov 23 – Feb 9 in Cancer.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2039 | Nov 23, 2039, 3:46 PM ET | Feb 9, 2040, 6:47 AM ET | Apr 15, 2040 | 21°45′ ♋︎ Cancer 3°02′ |
Nov 23, 2039 – Feb 9, 2040 · 78 days
Mars turns retrograde at 21°45′ Cancer on Nov 23, 2039, 3:46 PM ET (2039-11-23 20:46 UTC) and direct at 3°02′ Cancer on Feb 9, 2040, 6:47 AM ET (2040-02-09 11:47 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to home, family and old memories.
Shadow: Sep 23, 2039 – Apr 15, 2040.
Mars rules drive, conflict and physical energy. Its retrograde, about every 26 months, is associated with stalled projects, frustration and old conflicts resurfacing — a time to rethink strategy rather than force progress.
Retrograde motion is an optical effect: Earth and Mars move at different speeds, so Mars appears to drift backward against the stars for a while. Our dates are station times — when the apparent motion reverses — calculated with Astronomy Engine; see the methodology.
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Mars is retrograde once in 2039: Nov 23 – Feb 9 in Cancer.
About 38 days in total during 2039; each retrograde lasts 78 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 204 days.
The pre-shadow starts when Mars first reaches the degree where it will turn direct; the post-shadow ends when it passes the degree where it turned retrograde. The dates are in the table above.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.