Ketu Transit 1986: Libra & Virgo, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moved back into Virgo on 18 Aug 1986.
Ketu was in Libra (Tula) when 1986 started and was in Virgo (Kanya) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 1986. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changed sign once in 1986: Aug 18 into Virgo (Kanya)
Ketu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Ketu Transit Dates in 1986
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1986-01-01 | Libra (Tula) | Swati (4) |
| 1986-04-14 | Libra (Tula) | Chitra (4) |
| 1986-08-18 | Virgo (Kanya) | Chitra (2) |
| 1986-12-22 | Virgo (Kanya) | Hasta (4) |
Questions about Ketu in 1986
Which sign is Ketu in during 1986?
Ketu begins 1986 in Libra (Tula) and ends the year in Virgo (Kanya). 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.