Retrograde in History · 2001

2001 Japanese Grand Prix

On October 14, 2001, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Libra, tracing backward through 20°16′ of the sign.

WhenOctober 14, 2001♎︎Libra 20°16′Rx windowOct 1 – Oct 23, 2001
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The record

Formula One motor race held in 2001

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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.