Retrogrades › Mars › 2048
Mars is retrograde once in 2048: Apr 30 – Jul 10 in Sagittarius.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2048 | Apr 30, 2048, 12:49 PM ET | Jul 10, 2048, 6:44 PM ET | Aug 30, 2048 | 20°22′ ♐︎ Sagittarius 5°31′ |
Apr 30, 2048 – Jul 10, 2048 · 71 days
Mars turns retrograde at 20°22′ Sagittarius on Apr 30, 2048, 12:49 PM ET (2048-04-30 16:49 UTC) and direct at 5°31′ Sagittarius on Jul 10, 2048, 6:44 PM ET (2048-07-10 22:44 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to travel, education and beliefs.
Shadow: Mar 4, 2048 – Aug 30, 2048.
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 2048: Apr 30 – Jul 10 in Sagittarius.
About 71 days in total during 2048; each retrograde lasts 71 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 179 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.