Retrograde in History · 1998

Omagh bombing

On August 15, 1998, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 19°48′ of the sign.

WhenAugust 15, 1998♌︎Leo 19°48′Rx windowJul 31 – Aug 23, 1998
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The record

car bombing in Northern Ireland in 1998

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More from this window · Jul 31 – Aug 23, 1998

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