Fred Espenak is a retired American astrophysicist known for his work in eclipse predictions. His fascination with astronomy began at an early age, and he later earned a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree from the University of Toledo. Espenak published numerous standard references on solar and lunar eclipses and has witnessed over 20 eclipses. He has contributed to important astronomical research and served on the space shuttle Discovery's atmospheric experiment. He is often referred to as 'Mr. Eclipse' and has made images published in renowned journals.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 181 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Fred
peaceful ruler
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Generation Group
Fred Espenak belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: Wagner College | University of Toledo
Occupation: astrophysicist | physicist | astronomer
Spouses: Patricia Totten
Employers: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 1, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 1, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 1, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9 Leo 5 | 9 Leo 53 | 18 Libra 2 |
| Moon | 2 Taurus 55 | 6 Cancer 45 | 28 Scorpio 23 |
| Mercury | 28 Cancer 1 | 3 Virgo 34 | 9 Scorpio 45 |
| Venus | 27 Gemini 19 | 25 Leo 47 | 21 Virgo 23 |
| Mars | 1 Leo 51 | 8 Gemini 5 | 16 Virgo 56 |
| Jupiter | 18 Gemini 25 | 14 Gemini 31 | 26 Gemini 14 |
| Saturn | 22 Libra 17 | 18 Pisces 28 | 29 Libra 9 |
| Uranus | 20 Cancer 5 | 26 Taurus 53 | 23 Cancer 0 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 21 | 29 Pisces 41 | 23 Libra 25 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 28 | 0 Aquarius 38 | 24 Leo 31 |
| Rahu | 2 Aquarius 48 | 9 Aries 33 | 29 Capricorn 3 |
| Ketu | 2 Leo 48 | 9 Libra 33 | 29 Cancer 3 |
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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.Fred Espenak's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025
