Rahu Transit 1998: Leo, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu was in Leo for all of 1998.
Rahu was in Leo (Simha) when 1998 started and was in Leo (Simha) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 1998. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed no sign in 1998. It stayed in Leo (Simha) for the whole year.
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 1998
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-01 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (4) |
| 1998-05-05 | Leo (Simha) | Magha (4) |
Questions about Rahu in 1998
Which sign is Rahu in during 1998?
Rahu begins 1998 in Leo (Simha) and ends the year in Leo (Simha). 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.