Retrograde in History · 1996

1996 Portuguese Grand Prix

On September 22, 1996, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Virgo, tracing backward through 20°27′ of the sign.

WhenSeptember 22, 1996♍︎Virgo 20°27′Rx windowSep 4 – Sep 26, 1996
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The record

Formula One motor race held in 1996

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Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.

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