Rahu Transit 2002: Gemini & Taurus, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Taurus on 16 Feb 2002.
Rahu was in Gemini (Mithuna) when 2002 started and was in Taurus (Vrishabha) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 2002. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 2002: Feb 16 into Taurus (Vrishabha)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 2002
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-01 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Mrigashira (3) |
| 2002-02-16 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Mrigashira (2) |
| 2002-04-20 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Mrigashira (1) |
| 2002-06-22 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Rohini (4) |
| 2002-08-24 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Rohini (3) |
| 2002-10-26 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Rohini (2) |
| 2002-12-28 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Rohini (1) |
Questions about Rahu in 2002
Which sign is Rahu in during 2002?
Rahu begins 2002 in Gemini (Mithuna) and ends the year in Taurus (Vrishabha). 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.