Michael R. Rampino is a geologist and professor at New York University, renowned for his research on mass extinctions and their causes. He posits that periodic mass extinctions are linked to the solar system's movement through the galaxy. His work encompasses climate change, volcanic eruptions, and the impact of asteroids and comets on life extinction events. He has authored books on astrobiology and geology, received multiple academic qualifications, and has actively contributed to international conferences on climate and volcanic research.
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Michael R. Rampino belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: United States of America
Educated At: Hunter College | Columbia University
Occupation: ecologist | academic | university teacher | biologist | geologist
Employers: New York University
Awards Received: NYU 'Golden Dozen' teaching award (2011)
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for February 8, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 8, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18 Aquarius 51 | 19 Aquarius 25 | 4 Taurus 24 |
| Moon | 3 Aquarius 23 | 1 Aquarius 50 | 19 Scorpio 0 |
| Mercury | 6 Pisces 0 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 29 Aries 16 |
| Venus | 26 Pisces 18 | 20 Capricorn 9 | 19 Gemini 41 |
| Mars | 1 Virgo 24 | 26 Capricorn 31 | 21 Leo 47 |
| Jupiter | 22 Sagittarius 37 | 8 Taurus 8 | 28 Sagittarius 41 |
| Saturn | 19 Leo 47 | 7 Pisces 18 | 16 Leo 17 |
| Uranus | 22 Gemini 19 | 19 Taurus 10 | 23 Gemini 25 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 49 | 26 Pisces 0 | 11 Libra 0 |
| Pluto | 13 Leo 38 | 0 Aquarius 35 | 12 Leo 32 |
| Rahu | 18 Taurus 46 | 18 Aries 49 | 14 Taurus 44 |
| Ketu | 18 Scorpio 46 | 18 Libra 49 | 14 Scorpio 44 |
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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 R. Rampino's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025
