Retrograde in History · 2004

Flash Airlines Flight 604

On January 3, 2004, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Sagittarius, tracing backward through 27°01′ of the sign.

WhenJanuary 3, 2004♐︎Sagittarius 27°01′Rx windowDec 17, 2003 – Jan 6, 2004
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The record

2004 Egyptian aircraft accident

Born inside this same window
More from this window · Dec 17, 2003 – Jan 6, 2004

Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.