Rahu Transit 1972: Capricorn & Sagittarius, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Sagittarius on 5 Sep 1972.
Rahu was in Capricorn (Makara) when 1972 started and was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 1972. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 1972: Sep 05 into Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 1972
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1972-01-01 | Capricorn (Makara) | Shravana (4) |
| 1972-02-29 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (4) |
| 1972-09-05 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Uttara Ashadha (1) |
| 1972-11-07 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Purva Ashadha (4) |
Questions about Rahu in 1972
Which sign is Rahu in during 1972?
Rahu begins 1972 in Capricorn (Makara) and ends the year in Sagittarius (Dhanu). 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.