Ketu Transit 2042: Libra & Virgo, Nakshatra Dates
Ketu moves back into Virgo on 6 Jun 2042.
Ketu will be in Libra (Tula) when 2042 starts and will be in Virgo (Kanya) when the year ends. This page gives planetary transit data of Ketu for the Year 2042. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Ketu changes sign once in 2042: Jun 06 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 2042
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2042-01-01 | Libra (Tula) | Swati (1) |
| 2042-01-31 | Libra (Tula) | Chitra (4) |
| 2042-04-04 | Libra (Tula) | Chitra (3) |
| 2042-06-06 | Virgo (Kanya) | Chitra (2) |
| 2042-08-08 | Virgo (Kanya) | Chitra (1) |
| 2042-10-09 | Virgo (Kanya) | Hasta (4) |
| 2042-12-11 | Virgo (Kanya) | Hasta (3) |
Questions about Ketu in 2042
Which sign is Ketu in during 2042?
Ketu begins 2042 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.