Retrograde in History · 2008

2008 Iwate-Miyagi Nairiku earthquake

On June 14, 2008, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Gemini, tracing backward through 13°55′ of the sign.

WhenJune 14, 2008♊︎Gemini 13°55′Rx windowMay 26 – Jun 19, 2008
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earthquake struck mid Tōhoku region, Japan on June 14, 2008

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