Michael J. Horowitz, born on January 2, 1964, in Ames, Iowa, is an American electrical engineer known for his contributions to video coding standards. He played a key role in the development of H.264/MPEG-4 AVC and H.265/HEVC standards, co-inventing features like flexible macroblock ordering and tiles that enhance video compression. As the managing partner of Applied Video Compression, he has also contributed to the technical advisory boards of several companies, including Vivox, Vidyo, and RipCode.
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Michael J. Horowitz belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Ames, Iowa
Educated At: Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science | University of Michigan | Cornell University
Occupation: engineer
Employers: Applied Video Compression
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Ephemeris for January 2, 1964
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 2, 2025 |
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Sun | 11 Capricorn 20 | 12 Capricorn 33 | 13 Pisces 10 |
Moon | 24 Leo 24 | 17 Aquarius 5 | 13 Scorpio 40 |
Mercury | 15 Capricorn 45 | 22 Sagittarius 6 | 4 Pisces 51 |
Venus | 12 Aquarius 17 | 29 Aquarius 32 | 25 Aries 38 |
Mars | 21 Capricorn 46 | 1 Leo 21 | 9 Pisces 48 |
Jupiter | 10 Aries 43 | 13 Gemini 1 | 20 Aries 44 |
Saturn | 20 Aquarius 49 | 14 Pisces 35 | 27 Aquarius 53 |
Uranus | 9 Virgo 59 | 23 Taurus 36 | 7 Virgo 51 |
Neptune | 17 Scorpio 13 | 27 Pisces 19 | 17 Scorpio 46 |
Pluto | 14 Virgo 9 | 1 Aquarius 6 | 12 Virgo 55 |
Rahu | 11 Cancer 16 | 1 Aries 24 | 8 Cancer 2 |
Ketu | 11 Capricorn 16 | 1 Libra 24 | 8 Capricorn 2 |
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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.Michael J. Horowitz's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025