Rahu Transit 1840: Aquarius & Capricorn, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Capricorn on 6 Dec 1840.
Rahu was in Aquarius (Kumbha) when 1840 started and was in Capricorn (Makara) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 1840. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 1840: Dec 06 into Capricorn (Makara)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 1840
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1840-01-01 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (4) |
| 1840-01-26 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (3) |
| 1840-03-29 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (2) |
| 1840-05-31 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Shatabhisha (1) |
| 1840-08-02 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (4) |
| 1840-10-04 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (3) |
| 1840-12-06 | Capricorn (Makara) | Dhanishta (2) |
Questions about Rahu in 1840
Which sign is Rahu in during 1840?
Rahu begins 1840 in Aquarius (Kumbha) and ends the year in Capricorn (Makara). The table on this page lists every sign and nakshatra change.
How are these Rahu 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 Rahu?
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.