Peter Jay Gierasch was an American astronomer and astrophysicist known for his contributions to the field of astronomy. Born on December 19, 1941, he dedicated his career to studying celestial phenomena and enhancing our understanding of the universe. Gierasch's work played a significant role in advancing astrophysical knowledge, and he was respected among his peers for his research and expertise until his passing on January 20, 2023.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Peter
rock, stone
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Peter Gierasch belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Place of Death: Ithaca
Educated At: Harvard University
Occupation: planetary scientist | astronomer
Employers: Cornell University
Awards Received: Gerard P. Kuiper Prize
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for December 19, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 19, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Sagittarius 40 | 28 Sagittarius 2 | 23 Pisces 44 |
| Moon | 27 Leo 18 | 24 Sagittarius 4 | 10 Libra 35 |
| Mercury | 15 Sagittarius 5 | 10 Sagittarius 26 | 29 Aquarius 20 |
| Venus | 28 Scorpio 37 | 23 Sagittarius 44 | 14 Pisces 40 |
| Mars | 19 Scorpio 12 | 3 Capricorn 19 | 17 Capricorn 1 |
| Jupiter | 5 Taurus 48 | 22 Cancer 52 | 13 Taurus 38 |
| Saturn | 8 Taurus 29 | 25 Pisces 29 | 11 Taurus 36 |
| Uranus | 22 Taurus 52 | 28 Taurus 20 | 22 Taurus 58 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 40 | 29 Pisces 23 | 26 Virgo 24 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 55 | 2 Aquarius 21 | 2 Leo 14 |
| Rahu | 6 Libra 49 | 12 Pisces 49 | 2 Libra 19 |
| Ketu | 6 Aries 49 | 12 Virgo 49 | 2 Aries 19 |
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