Anthony F.J. van Raan, also known as Ton van Raan, is a Dutch physicist, information manager, and bibliometrician born in 1945 in Breda, Netherlands. He is recognized for his contributions to the fields of physics and bibliometrics, focusing on the management and analysis of scientific and academic literature. His work often intersects information science with metrics related to publishing trends and researcher performance, which have significant implications in understanding scientific impact and knowledge production.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 65 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (1:0 E)
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September 23, 1945 Facts
Generation Group
A.F.J. van Raan belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Breda
Occupation: information scientist | university teacher
Employers: Leiden University
Awards Received: Derek John de Solla Price Award
Astrology Analysis
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 September 23, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 23, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 23, 2024 |
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Sun | 0 Libra 3 | 0 Libra 55 | 19 Sagittarius 3 |
Moon | 22 Aries 18 | 14 Gemini 16 | 6 Pisces 28 |
Mercury | 22 Virgo 34 | 24 Virgo 42 | 9 Sagittarius 51 |
Venus | 28 Leo 32 | 0 Scorpio 26 | 6 Sagittarius 35 |
Mars | 8 Cancer 53 | 10 Cancer 48 | 2 Leo 56 |
Jupiter | 6 Libra 0 | 20 Gemini 55 | 21 Libra 48 |
Saturn | 23 Cancer 33 | 14 Pisces 48 | 24 Cancer 15 |
Uranus | 17 Gemini 28 | 27 Taurus 5 | 15 Gemini 16 |
Neptune | 5 Libra 57 | 28 Pisces 26 | 8 Libra 23 |
Pluto | 11 Leo 14 | 29 Capricorn 42 | 11 Leo 37 |
Rahu | 4 Cancer 44 | 6 Aries 46 | 0 Cancer 33 |
Ketu | 4 Capricorn 44 | 6 Libra 46 | 0 Capricorn 33 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.A.F.J. van Raan's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2025