Retrograde in History · 2009

2009 North Korean nuclear test

On May 25, 2009, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 23°57′ of the sign.

WhenMay 25, 2009♉︎Taurus 23°57′Rx windowMay 7 – May 31, 2009
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2009 nuclear detonation by North Korea

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