Mercury Transit 979 Dates: 0 Sign Changes and Nakshatras
All 0 Mercury sign changes in 979 with date, time and nakshatra.
Mercury was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when 979 started and was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Mercury for the Year 979. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Mercury changed no sign in 979. It stayed in Sagittarius (Dhanu) for the whole year.
Mercury Transit Dates in 979
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0979-01-01 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (1) | No | No |
Questions about Mercury in 979
Which sign is Mercury in during 979?
Mercury begins 979 in Sagittarius (Dhanu) and ends the year in Sagittarius (Dhanu). The table on this page lists every sign and nakshatra change.
How are these Mercury 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 Mercury?
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.