A basic astronomical clarification needed

February 8, 2003

Hi all,

I've a basic astronomical doubt, and that's because I've heard both the

following theories from people on Rahu's and Ketu's movement:

1. They're not really moving antizodiacal but only appear so relational to the

earth's movement, and that too because they're so close to, and move much

slower than, earth

2. They always move antizodiacal. Their speed of movement, relational to the

earth's movement, gradually reduces to a complete stop (but never move direct)

and starts going antizodiacal again.

Though I've nothing to back it up, I suspect the second is more realistic. What

do the gurus have to say?

Warm regards,

Ramapriya

February 8, 2003

Rahu and Ketu are not seen. The Moon is seen and it's movement is closely

measured to deduce Rahu and Ketu. The Moon's motion is minutely erratic and if

the Moon goes (comparatively) retrograde momentarily then Rahu & Ketu are

understood to move (comparatively)forward a little bit. This is my

understanding - I am not an astronomer though. If you read Lahiri Ephemeris it

shows measurements which give small forward motions. If anyone knows better

please advise. I would be most interested too.

Regards

Gordon

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