Retrograde in History · 1979

Sverdlovsk anthrax leak

On April 2, 1979, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Pisces, tracing backward through 26°46′ of the sign. The dates are computed from the real ephemeris; the cosmic verdict is offered in good fun.

WhenApril 2, 1979♓︎Pisces 26°46′Rx windowMar 15 – Apr 7, 1979
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1979 accidental release of anthrax in the Soviet Union

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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.