Saturn Transit 1779: Scorpio & Libra, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn moved back into Libra on 1 Jul 1779 and entered Scorpio on 17 Aug.
Saturn was in Scorpio (Vrishchika) when 1779 started and was in Scorpio (Vrishchika) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 1779. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed sign 2 times in 1779: Jul 01 into Libra (Tula) · Aug 17 into Scorpio (Vrishchika)
Saturn Combustion in 1779
- Nov 05 to Dec 08 in Scorpio.
Every Saturn combustion period in 1779, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Period in 1779
- From Mar 06 in Scorpio to Jul 25 in Libra.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 1779, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 1779
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779-01-01 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Vishakha (4) | No | No |
| 1779-01-05 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Anuradha (1) | No | No |
| 1779-03-06 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Anuradha (1) | No | Yes |
| 1779-05-09 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Vishakha (4) | No | Yes |
| 1779-07-01 | Libra (Tula) | Vishakha (3) | No | Yes |
| 1779-07-25 | Libra (Tula) | Vishakha (3) | No | No |
| 1779-08-17 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Vishakha (4) | No | No |
| 1779-10-04 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Anuradha (1) | No | No |
| 1779-11-04 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Anuradha (2) | No | No |
| 1779-11-05 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Anuradha (2) | Yes | No |
| 1779-12-02 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Anuradha (3) | Yes | No |
| 1779-12-08 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Anuradha (3) | No | No |
Questions about Saturn in 1779
Which sign is Saturn in during 1779?
Saturn begins 1779 in Scorpio (Vrishchika) and ends the year in Scorpio (Vrishchika). The table on this page lists every sign and nakshatra change.
How are these Saturn 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 Saturn?
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.