Ketu Transit 1870: Capricorn & Sagittarius, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moved back into Sagittarius on 19 May 1870.
Ketu was in Capricorn (Makara) when 1870 started and was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 1870. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changed sign once in 1870: May 19 into Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Ketu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Ketu Transit Dates in 1870
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1870-01-01 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (4) |
| 1870-01-13 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (3) |
| 1870-03-17 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (2) |
| 1870-05-19 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Uttara Ashadha (1) |
| 1870-07-21 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (4) |
| 1870-09-22 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (3) |
| 1870-11-24 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (2) |
Questions about Ketu in 1870
Which sign is Ketu in during 1870?
Ketu begins 1870 in Capricorn (Makara) and ends the year in Sagittarius (Dhanu). The table on this page lists every sign and nakshatra change.
How are these Ketu transit dates calculated?
Positions are sidereal, using the Lahiri ayanamsa, read at Kathmandu in Nepal Time (GMT +5:45). Every ingress and station is computed to the minute.
What does combustion mean for Ketu?
A planet is combust when it sits close enough to the Sun to lose its visibility and, in Vedic astrology, some of its strength. The orbs follow Brihat Jataka.