Saturn Transit 1979: Leo & Virgo, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn entered Virgo on 4 Nov 1979.
Saturn was in Leo (Simha) when 1979 started and was in Virgo (Kanya) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 1979. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed sign once in 1979: Nov 04 into Virgo (Kanya)
Saturn Combustion in 1979
- Aug 24 to Sep 28 in Leo.
Every Saturn combustion period in 1979, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Period in 1979
- Continued from previous year to May 09 in Leo.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 1979, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 1979
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-01-01 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (3) | No | Yes |
| 1979-01-14 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (2) | No | Yes |
| 1979-03-05 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (1) | No | Yes |
| 1979-05-09 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (1) | No | No |
| 1979-07-11 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (2) | No | No |
| 1979-08-11 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (3) | No | No |
| 1979-08-24 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (3) | Yes | No |
| 1979-09-08 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (4) | Yes | No |
| 1979-09-28 | Leo (Simha) | Purva Phalguni (4) | No | No |
| 1979-10-04 | Leo (Simha) | Uttara Phalguni (1) | No | No |
| 1979-11-04 | Virgo (Kanya) | Uttara Phalguni (2) | No | No |
| 1979-12-27 | Virgo (Kanya) | Uttara Phalguni (3) | No | No |
Questions about Saturn in 1979
Which sign is Saturn in during 1979?
Saturn begins 1979 in Leo (Simha) and ends the year in Virgo (Kanya). 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.