Ketu Transit 1980: Aquarius & Capricorn, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moved back into Capricorn on 6 Jun 1980.
Ketu was in Aquarius (Kumbha) when 1980 started and was in Capricorn (Makara) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 1980. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changed sign once in 1980: Jun 06 into Capricorn (Makara)
Ketu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Ketu Transit Dates in 1980
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-01-01 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (4) |
| 1980-02-01 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (4) |
| 1980-06-06 | Capricorn (Makara) | Dhanishta (2) |
| 1980-10-10 | Capricorn (Makara) | Shravana (4) |
Questions about Ketu in 1980
Which sign is Ketu in during 1980?
Ketu begins 1980 in Aquarius (Kumbha) and ends the year in Capricorn (Makara). 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.