Mars Transit in 1688 - Transit Dates and Timeline
Mars was in Scorpio (Vrishchika) when 1688 started and was in Scorpio (Vrishchika) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Mars for the Year 1688. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Mars changes no sign in 1688. It stays in Scorpio (Vrishchika) for the whole year.
Mars Retrograde Period:
- Continued from previous year to in .
Mars Transit Dates - 1688
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1688-01-01 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (1) | No | Yes |
Questions about Mars in 1688
Which sign is Mars in during 1688?
Mars begins 1688 in Scorpio (Vrishchika) and ends the year in Scorpio (Vrishchika). The table on this page lists every sign and nakshatra change.
How are these Mars 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 Mars?
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.