Rahu Transit in 2056 - Transit Dates and Timeline
Rahu will be in Cancer (Karka) when 2056 starts and will be in Gemini (Mithuna) when the year ends. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 2056. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changes sign once in 2056: May 18 into Gemini (Mithuna)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates - 2056
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2056-01-01 | Cancer (Karka) | Pushya (2) |
| 2056-01-13 | Cancer (Karka) | Pushya (1) |
| 2056-03-16 | Cancer (Karka) | Punarvasu (4) |
| 2056-05-18 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Punarvasu (3) |
| 2056-07-20 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Punarvasu (2) |
| 2056-09-21 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Punarvasu (1) |
| 2056-11-23 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Ardra (4) |
Questions about Rahu in 2056
Which sign is Rahu in during 2056?
Rahu begins 2056 in Cancer (Karka) and ends the year in Gemini (Mithuna). 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.