Rahu Transit 2009: Capricorn & Sagittarius, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Sagittarius on 17 Nov 2009.
Rahu was in Capricorn (Makara) when 2009 started and was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 2009. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 2009: Nov 17 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 2009
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-01 | Capricorn (Makara) | Shravana (3) |
| 2009-01-07 | Capricorn (Makara) | Shravana (2) |
| 2009-03-10 | Capricorn (Makara) | Shravana (1) |
| 2009-05-12 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (4) |
| 2009-07-14 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (3) |
| 2009-09-15 | Capricorn (Makara) | Uttara Ashadha (2) |
| 2009-11-17 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Uttara Ashadha (1) |
Questions about Rahu in 2009
Which sign is Rahu in during 2009?
Rahu begins 2009 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.