Rahu Transit 1940: Libra & Virgo, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Virgo on 18 Feb 1940.
Rahu was in Libra (Tula) when 1940 started and was in Virgo (Kanya) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 1940. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 1940: Feb 18 into Virgo (Kanya)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 1940
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1940-01-01 | Libra (Tula) | Chitra (4) |
| 1940-02-18 | Virgo (Kanya) | Chitra (2) |
| 1940-06-22 | Virgo (Kanya) | Hasta (4) |
Questions about Rahu in 1940
Which sign is Rahu in during 1940?
Rahu begins 1940 in Libra (Tula) and ends the year in Virgo (Kanya). 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.