David Roderick Shukman, born on May 30, 1958, is a British journalist known for his work as the former science editor of BBC News. With extensive experience in journalism, Shukman has contributed significantly to science communication through his reporting. His career has involved covering various scientific topics and advancements, making complex information accessible to the general public. As a prominent figure in broadcasting, he has played an important role in informing audiences about scientific developments and their implications.
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Your next birthday is 325 days away.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David Shukman belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: St Pancras
Educated At: Dragon School | Durham University | Eton College
Occupation: television journalist | science journalist | environmental journalist
Employers: BBC
Awards Received: Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
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 May 30, 1958
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 30, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 30, 2026 |
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| Sun | 8 Gemini 46 | 9 Gemini 18 | 13 Leo 42 |
| Moon | 9 Scorpio 29 | 2 Sagittarius 1 | 2 Taurus 21 |
| Mercury | 18 Taurus 56 | 26 Gemini 54 | 7 Virgo 17 |
| Venus | 28 Aries 19 | 13 Cancer 52 | 18 Cancer 38 |
| Mars | 24 Pisces 35 | 8 Taurus 48 | 9 Taurus 58 |
| Jupiter | 22 Libra 9 | 23 Cancer 50 | 24 Libra 55 |
| Saturn | 23 Sagittarius 53 | 12 Aries 1 | 19 Sagittarius 45 |
| Uranus | 8 Leo 27 | 2 Gemini 0 | 12 Leo 7 |
| Neptune | 2 Scorpio 29 | 4 Aries 2 | 2 Scorpio 8 |
| Pluto | 29 Leo 51 | 5 Aquarius 22 | 1 Virgo 23 |
| Rahu | 29 Libra 27 | 4 Pisces 14 | 25 Libra 51 |
| Ketu | 29 Aries 27 | 4 Virgo 14 | 25 Aries 51 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
David Shukman's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2026
