Arthur C. Clarke was a prominent British science fiction writer known for his influential works, particularly the novel '2001: A Space Odyssey'. He collaborated with film director Stanley Kubrick to create a film of the same name. Clarke is considered one of the 'Big Three' science fiction writers of the 20th century, alongside Robert Heinlein and Isaac Asimov. His contributions to the genre have left a lasting impact and continue to inspire future generations of writers and filmmakers.
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Meaning of the name - Arthur
bear, strong man
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Arthur C. Clarke belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Minehead
Place of Death: Colombo
Cause of Death: heart failure
Educated At: Richard Huish College, Taunton | King's College London
Occupation: science fiction writer | explorer | novelist | inventor | physicist | writer | screenwriter
Spouses: Marilyn Mayfield
Awards Received: Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame | Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story | International Space Hall of Fame | Theodore von Kármán Award | Stuart Ballantine Medal | Geffen Award | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation | International Fantasy Award | Sri Lankabhimanya | Hugo Award for Best Short Story | Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award | Knight Bachelor | Kalinga Prize | Marconi Prize | Nebula Award for Best Novel | Hugo Award for Best Novel
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Ephemeris for December 16, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Sagittarius 59 | 24 Sagittarius 47 | 12 Aries 55 |
| Moon | 21 Capricorn 4 | 15 Scorpio 48 | 29 Sagittarius 56 |
| Mercury | 14 Capricorn 13 | 5 Sagittarius 57 | 1 Taurus 19 |
| Venus | 10 Aquarius 10 | 19 Sagittarius 42 | 28 Aquarius 4 |
| Mars | 21 Virgo 23 | 0 Capricorn 54 | 17 Virgo 2 |
| Jupiter | 3 Gemini 53 | 23 Cancer 13 | 7 Gemini 54 |
| Saturn | 14 Leo 56 | 25 Pisces 22 | 8 Leo 24 |
| Uranus | 20 Aquarius 40 | 28 Taurus 27 | 26 Aquarius 16 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 45 | 29 Pisces 22 | 4 Leo 21 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 41 | 2 Aquarius 16 | 3 Cancer 28 |
| Rahu | 1 Capricorn 51 | 12 Pisces 59 | 26 Sagittarius 8 |
| Ketu | 1 Cancer 51 | 12 Virgo 59 | 26 Gemini 8 |
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