Edward Witten is an American theoretical physicist, born on August 26, 1951, known for his work in string theory and quantum gravity. He currently holds the position of Professor of Mathematical Physics at the Institute for Advanced Study. Witten is regarded as one of the leading researchers in mathematical physics and considered by some of his peers as one of the greatest physicists, even a successor to Albert Einstein. In 1990, he was awarded the Fields Medal, the highest honor in mathematics, and remains the only physicist to receive this distinction.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 163 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Edward
wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
Read Full Edward Name AnalysisAugust 26, 1951 Facts
Generation Group
Edward Witten belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Baltimore
Educated At: Park School of Baltimore | University of Wisconsin–Madison | Brandeis University | Princeton University
Occupation: theoretical physicist | university teacher | mathematician | physicist
Spouses: Chiara Nappi
Children: Ilana Witten | Daniela Witten
Employers: Institute for Advanced Study | Princeton University
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Mathematical Society | Crafoord Prize in Mathematics | APS Medal for Exceptional Achievement in Research | honorary doctor of the Chinese Academy of Sciences | Golden Plate Award | James Madison Medal | ICTP Dirac Medal | Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Fellow of the American Physical Society | honorary doctor of Harvard University | Foreign Member of the Royal Society | Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science | Alan T. Waterman Award | Oskar Klein Medal | Clarivate Citation Laureates | Henri Poincaré Prize | Harvey Prize | MacArthur Fellows Program | Josiah Willard Gibbs Lectureship | Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics | Albert Einstein World Award of Science | Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics | Clay Research Award | Lorentz Medal | Isaac Newton Medal | Nemmers Prize in Mathematics | National Medal of Science | Crafoord Prize | Fields medal | Albert Einstein Medal
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 26, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 26, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 26, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2 Virgo 36 | 3 Virgo 54 | 14 Scorpio 26 |
| Moon | 27 Gemini 13 | 7 Gemini 18 | 2 Pisces 0 |
| Mercury | 11 Virgo 19 | 21 Leo 44 | 29 Scorpio 12 |
| Venus | 14 Virgo 53 | 26 Virgo 28 | 27 Virgo 57 |
| Mars | 5 Leo 17 | 24 Gemini 22 | 20 Virgo 20 |
| Jupiter | 13 Aries 10 | 18 Gemini 22 | 4 Aries 55 |
| Saturn | 1 Libra 54 | 16 Pisces 53 | 10 Libra 37 |
| Uranus | 12 Cancer 45 | 27 Taurus 16 | 13 Cancer 53 |
| Neptune | 17 Libra 38 | 29 Pisces 10 | 20 Libra 11 |
| Pluto | 19 Leo 55 | 0 Aquarius 5 | 21 Leo 29 |
| Rahu | 10 Pisces 11 | 8 Aries 14 | 6 Pisces 19 |
| Ketu | 10 Virgo 11 | 8 Libra 14 | 6 Virgo 19 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Edward Witten's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2025
