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
The record
2009 nuclear detonation by North Korea
More from this window · May 7 – May 31, 2009
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.