Retrograde in History · 2024

solar eclipse of April 8, 2024

On April 8, 2024, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Aries, tracing backward through 24°58′ of the sign.

WhenApril 8, 2024♈︎Aries 24°58′Rx windowApr 1 – Apr 25, 2024
Mercury retrograde♈︎AriesLeap yearWikipedia
The record

total solar eclipse passing over North America

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