Richard Preston is an American journalist, author, and novelist, born on August 5, 1954, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is known for his work in the fields of science and medicine, often focusing on topics that explore the intersection of human experience and scientific discovery. Preston's writing combines meticulous research with compelling narratives, making complex subjects accessible to a broad audience. His notable works have drawn significant acclaim for their engaging storytelling and insightful commentary on contemporary issues.
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Your next birthday is 224 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
Read Full Richard Name AnalysisAugust 5, 1954 Facts
Generation Group
Richard Preston belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Cambridge
Educated At: Wellesley High School | Pomona College
Occupation: science fiction writer | science journalist | novelist | journalist | writer
Employers: The New Yorker
Awards Received: Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT | Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Ephemeris for August 5, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 5, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 5, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12 Leo 41 | 13 Leo 43 | 20 Libra 46 |
| Moon | 0 Scorpio 34 | 27 Leo 14 | 25 Taurus 15 |
| Mercury | 26 Cancer 35 | 4 Virgo 5 | 13 Scorpio 57 |
| Venus | 26 Virgo 18 | 0 Virgo 42 | 27 Scorpio 51 |
| Mars | 25 Sagittarius 53 | 10 Gemini 46 | 25 Capricorn 37 |
| Jupiter | 16 Cancer 12 | 15 Gemini 12 | 27 Cancer 59 |
| Saturn | 3 Scorpio 53 | 18 Pisces 16 | 10 Scorpio 0 |
| Uranus | 24 Cancer 36 | 26 Taurus 58 | 27 Cancer 33 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 33 | 29 Pisces 37 | 25 Libra 37 |
| Pluto | 24 Leo 17 | 0 Aquarius 32 | 26 Leo 18 |
| Rahu | 13 Capricorn 16 | 9 Aries 21 | 9 Capricorn 34 |
| Ketu | 13 Cancer 16 | 9 Libra 21 | 9 Cancer 34 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Richard Preston's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 30 April, 2024 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 28 August, 2024 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 28 August, 2024 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 27 October, 2024 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 06 November, 2024 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 16 December, 2024
