David Griffiths Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

David Jay Griffiths is an American physicist known for his contributions to theoretical physics and for authoring widely used textbooks. He was born on December 5, 1942, in Washington, D.C. His work, particularly in quantum mechanics and electromagnetism, has had a significant impact on physics education. Griffiths is also recognized for his approachable writing style, making complex subjects accessible to students. His textbooks are favorites among both educators and learners.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sagittarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
83 years, 12 days

Your next birthday is 352 days away.

Place of Birth
Washington, D.C.

Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Horse (马)
Birth Number
05

Life Path Number
6
Name Number (Chaldean)
51 => 6

Name Number (Pythagorean)
7

Meaning of the name - David

beloved, friend

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December 5, 1942 Facts

Generation Group

David Griffiths belongs to the Silent Generation group.


Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.

Educated At: Harvard University

Occupation: university teacher | physicist

Employers: Reed College

Awards Received: Fellow of the American Physical Society | Robert A. Millikan Medal


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 December 5, 1942

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on December 5, 2025 Secondary Progressions for December 5, 2025
Sun 12 Sagittarius 54 13 Sagittarius 46 7 Pisces 11
Moon 9 Scorpio 26 23 Gemini 40 23 Scorpio 9
Mercury 15 Sagittarius 27 23 Scorpio 23 12 Aquarius 3
Venus 17 Sagittarius 36 6 Sagittarius 4 1 Aries 27
Mars 23 Scorpio 2 22 Sagittarius 46 22 Capricorn 40
Jupiter 24 Cancer 9 24 Cancer 13 15 Cancer 16
Saturn 9 Gemini 2 25 Pisces 7 6 Gemini 15
Uranus 2 Gemini 8 28 Taurus 52 0 Gemini 44
Neptune 1 Libra 50 29 Pisces 22 1 Libra 20
Pluto 7 Leo 5 2 Aquarius 0 5 Leo 26
Rahu 28 Leo 54 13 Pisces 33 24 Leo 30
Ketu 28 Aquarius 54 13 Virgo 33 24 Aquarius 30

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

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David Griffiths's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets