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
The record
On 18 March 2012 the Australian Grand Prix served as the opening round of the Formula One season, marking the 17th time the event was held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit.
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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.