Retrogrades › Mars › 2040
Mars does not begin a new retrograde in 2040.
| 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 does not begin a new retrograde in 2040. The year also opens with the retrograde that began on Nov 23, 2039, ending Feb 9, 2040.
About 39 days in total during 2040. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly — 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.