Retrograde in History · 2008

2008 Japanese Grand Prix

On October 12, 2008, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Libra, tracing backward through 8°35′ of the sign.

WhenOctober 12, 2008♎︎Libra 8°35′Rx windowSep 24 – Oct 15, 2008
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The record

16th motor race of the 2008 Formula One season

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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.