Retrograde in History · 2009
solar eclipse of January 26, 2009
On January 26, 2009, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Capricorn, tracing backward through 24°06′ of the sign.
WhenJanuary 26, 2009♑︎Capricorn 24°06′Rx windowJan 11 – Feb 1, 2009
The record
On January 26, 2009, an annular solar eclipse occurred when the Moon's apparent diameter was smaller than the Sun's, creating a ring of light visible across a region thousands of kilometres wide.
More from this window · Jan 11 – Feb 1, 2009
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.