Robert Thirsk is a Canadian astronaut, engineer, and physician born in 1953 in New Westminster, British Columbia. He has made significant contributions to space exploration. His diverse background combines expertise in engineering and medicine, which has enabled him to fulfill vital roles in various missions. Thirsk is known for his dedication and service in advancing human understanding of space and contributing to scientific knowledge through his work in the international space community.
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Your next birthday is 156 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Vancouver (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
Read Full Robert Name AnalysisAugust 17, 1953 Facts
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Robert Thirsk belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New Westminster
Educated At: John Taylor Collegiate | Lord Beaverbrook High School | University of Calgary | McGill University | MIT Sloan School of Management | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation: engineer | physician | astronaut
Awards Received: Member of the Order of Canada | Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 17, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 24 Leo 33 | 25 Leo 21 | 4 Scorpio 4 |
| Moon | 23 Scorpio 56 | 28 Capricorn 16 | 13 Cancer 35 |
| Mercury | 6 Leo 41 | 27 Leo 41 | 27 Scorpio 43 |
| Venus | 15 Cancer 41 | 15 Virgo 35 | 11 Libra 20 |
| Mars | 12 Leo 13 | 18 Gemini 43 | 27 Virgo 1 |
| Jupiter | 21 Gemini 13 | 17 Gemini 8 | 25 Gemini 58 |
| Saturn | 23 Libra 25 | 17 Pisces 31 | 1 Scorpio 5 |
| Uranus | 20 Cancer 59 | 27 Taurus 11 | 23 Cancer 8 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 39 | 29 Pisces 23 | 24 Libra 1 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 58 | 0 Aquarius 16 | 24 Leo 48 |
| Rahu | 1 Aquarius 57 | 8 Aries 42 | 28 Capricorn 11 |
| Ketu | 1 Leo 57 | 8 Libra 42 | 28 Cancer 11 |
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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.Robert Thirsk's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025
