Retrograde in History · 2002

Miss Universe 2002

On May 29, 2002, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Gemini, tracing backward through 4°36′ of the sign.

WhenMay 29, 2002♊︎Gemini 4°36′Rx windowMay 15 – Jun 8, 2002
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51st Miss Universe pageant

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More from this window · May 15 – Jun 8, 2002

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