Ketu Transit 1871: Sagittarius & Scorpio, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moved back into Scorpio on 6 Dec 1871.
Ketu was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when 1871 started and was in Scorpio (Vrishchika) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 1871. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changed sign once in 1871: Dec 06 into Scorpio (Vrishchika)
Ketu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Ketu Transit Dates in 1871
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1871-01-01 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (2) |
| 1871-01-26 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (1) |
| 1871-03-30 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (4) |
| 1871-05-31 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (3) |
| 1871-08-02 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (2) |
| 1871-10-04 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (1) |
| 1871-12-06 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (4) |
Questions about Ketu in 1871
Which sign is Ketu in during 1871?
Ketu begins 1871 in Sagittarius (Dhanu) and ends the year in Scorpio (Vrishchika). 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.