Retrograde in History · 1985
Japan Air Lines Flight 123
On August 12, 1985, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 16°58′ of the sign.
WhenAugust 12, 1985♌︎Leo 16°58′Rx windowJul 28 – Aug 20, 1985
The record
On 12 August 1985, Japan Air Lines Flight 123 crashed near Mount Takamagahara after suffering explosive decompression and flying under minimal control for 32 minutes.
Born inside this same window
More from this window · Jul 28 – Aug 20, 1985
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.