Rahu Transit 2008: Aquarius & Capricorn, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Capricorn on 30 Apr 2008.
Rahu was in Aquarius (Kumbha) when 2008 started and was in Capricorn (Makara) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 2008. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 2008: Apr 30 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 2008
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-01 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (4) |
| 2008-02-27 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Dhanishta (3) |
| 2008-04-30 | Capricorn (Makara) | Dhanishta (2) |
| 2008-07-02 | Capricorn (Makara) | Dhanishta (1) |
| 2008-09-03 | Capricorn (Makara) | Shravana (4) |
| 2008-11-05 | Capricorn (Makara) | Shravana (3) |
Questions about Rahu in 2008
Which sign is Rahu in during 2008?
Rahu begins 2008 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.