Retrograde in History · 2009
US Airways Flight 1549
On January 15, 2009, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Aquarius, tracing backward through 6°21′ of the sign.
WhenJanuary 15, 2009♒︎Aquarius 6°21′Rx windowJan 11 – Feb 1, 2009
The record
On 15 January 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 ditched into the Hudson River after a bird strike caused dual engine failure, resulting in the survival of all 155 people on board.
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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.