2022-2024 Mars' Retrograde, Direct And Ingress Dates

Mars' Ingress and Retrograde Astrological Information 2024 - 2027

Updated December 1, 2025 by J McCaul

Below is a table for Mars' Ingress & Retrograde dates, times, and zodiac signs for the next few years. Many people wonder when will Mars be in retrograde motion. A countdown has been included for the direction change. For more information describing the color codes and abbreviations, refer to the main planet ingress page. The current Transiting Ingress and Retrograde calendars are also available (Planet Calendars in the menu to the left of this page).

Scroll down to middle of chart for current Mars 2025 transit information. Today is December 10, 2025 10:54 am UTC
Mars Mars 26°Sagittarius 21'
Mars is currently transiting direct motion. Mars begins retrograde motion in 1 year 1 month
PlanetDate & Time (GMT)Sign & Event
Mars Jan 04, 2024 14:58 Capricorn - I
Mars Feb 13, 2024 06:05 Aquarius - I
Mars Mar 22, 2024 23:47 Pisces - I
Mars Apr 30, 2024 15:32 Aries - I
Mars Jun 09, 2024 04:34 Taurus - I
Mars Jul 20, 2024 20:43 Gemini - I
Mars Sep 04, 2024 19:46 Cancer - I
Mars Nov 04, 2024 04:09 Leo - I
Mars Dec 06, 2024 23:33 Leo - S/R
Mars Jan 06, 2025 10:44 Cancer - R
Mars Feb 24, 2025 01:59 Cancer - S/D
Mars Apr 18, 2025 04:20 Leo - I
Mars Jun 17, 2025 08:35 Virgo - I
Mars Aug 06, 2025 23:23 Libra - I
Mars Sep 22, 2025 07:54 Scorpio - I
Mars Nov 04, 2025 13:01 Sagittarius - I
Mars Dec 15, 2025 07:33 Capricorn - I
Mars Jan 23, 2026 09:16 Aquarius - I
Mars Mar 02, 2026 14:15 Pisces - I
Mars Apr 09, 2026 19:36 Aries - I
Mars May 18, 2026 22:25 Taurus - I
Mars Jun 28, 2026 19:29 Gemini - I
Mars Aug 11, 2026 08:30 Cancer - I
Mars Sep 28, 2026 02:48 Leo - I
Mars Nov 25, 2026 23:37 Virgo - I
Mars Jan 10, 2027 12:59 Virgo - S/R
Mars Feb 21, 2027 14:13 Leo - R
Mars Apr 01, 2027 14:08 Leo - S/D
Mars May 14, 2027 14:47 Virgo - I
Mars Jul 15, 2027 05:40 Libra - I
Mars Sep 02, 2027 01:52 Scorpio - I
Mars Oct 15, 2027 23:13 Sagittarius - I
Mars Nov 25, 2027 18:38 Capricorn - I

Understanding Transits and Retrogrades of Mars

As one can easily tell from the chart above, Mars Stations Retrograde approximately once every twenty-two to twenty-four months, transiting in retrograde motion for about 70 days. The in retrograde motion is an illusion of the planet moving backwards based on the placement of the planet in relation to the Earth and the Sun. When Mars is done transiting in retrograde motion, it will station briefly then resume the transit in direct motion.

To adjust the times for your timezone, add or subtract the number of hours your timezone is from 0 UT. If you live in the western hemisphere (mostly the Americas) you would subtract the number of hours from the time shown on the table. Most of the eastern hemisphere will add hours to the time shown in the table.

Links are provided below for timezone calculators and retrograde information.

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  • Convert GMT to America Timezones
  • What is Mars Retrograde

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