Retrograde in History · 2016
2016 Istanbul bombing
On January 12, 2016, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Capricorn, tracing backward through 26°30′ of the sign.
WhenJanuary 12, 2016♑︎Capricorn 26°30′Rx windowJan 5 – Jan 25, 2016
The record
suicide attack in Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet Square district
More from this window · Jan 5 – Jan 25, 2016
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.