Ketu Transit 1989: Leo & Cancer, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moved back into Cancer on 23 Sep 1989.
Ketu was in Leo (Simha) when 1989 started and was in Cancer (Karka) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 1989. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changed sign once in 1989: Sep 23 into Cancer (Karka)
Ketu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Ketu Transit Dates in 1989
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-01-01 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (4) |
| 1989-01-15 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (4) |
| 1989-09-23 | Cancer (Karka) | Ashlesha (4) |
Questions about Ketu in 1989
Which sign is Ketu in during 1989?
Ketu begins 1989 in Leo (Simha) and ends the year in Cancer (Karka). 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.