Retrograde in History · 2012

2012 Australian Grand Prix

On March 18, 2012, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Aries, tracing backward through 4°20′ of the sign.

WhenMarch 18, 2012♈︎Aries 4°20′Rx windowMar 12 – Apr 4, 2012
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The record

859th Formula 1 Championship Grand Prix

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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.