Saturn Transit 1987: Scorpio & Sagittarius, Nakshatra Dates
Saturn entered Sagittarius on 17 Dec 1987.
Saturn was in Scorpio (Vrishchika) when 1987 started and was in Sagittarius (Dhanu) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Saturn for the Year 1987. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras, combustion, and retrograde phases below.
Saturn changed sign once in 1987: Dec 17 into Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Saturn Combustion in 1987
- Starting Nov 29 in Scorpio, it continues into the next year.
Every Saturn combustion period in 1987, with positions
Saturn Retrograde Period in 1987
- Mar 31 to Aug 19 in Scorpio.
Every Saturn retrograde period in 1987, with station degrees
Saturn Transit Dates in 1987
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra | Combust | Retrograde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-01-01 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (2) | No | No |
| 1987-01-16 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (3) | No | No |
| 1987-02-27 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (4) | No | No |
| 1987-03-31 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (4) | No | Yes |
| 1987-05-02 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (3) | No | Yes |
| 1987-06-21 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (2) | No | Yes |
| 1987-08-19 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (2) | No | No |
| 1987-10-15 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (3) | No | No |
| 1987-11-18 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (4) | No | No |
| 1987-11-29 | Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Jyeshtha (4) | Yes | No |
| 1987-12-17 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Mula (1) | Yes | No |
Questions about Saturn in 1987
Which sign is Saturn in during 1987?
Saturn begins 1987 in Scorpio (Vrishchika) and ends the year in Sagittarius (Dhanu). 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.