In astronomical terminology, retrograde mainly refers to the apparent "backwards" movement of the inferior and superior planets as the Earth moves toward them or they approach the Earth, then as they arrive at opposition or inferior conjunction, and as the Earth moves away from them or they move away from the Earth.

It can also refer to "backwards" orbits and planetary rotation.

Here's a simple explanation with a few illustrated examples.

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