Edward Fomalont, born on May 14, 1940, is an American scientist at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, specializing in radio galaxies, X-ray binary systems, astrometry, and general relativity. With over 330 published papers, he has conducted significant experiments testing general relativity, including radio-interferometric occultations in 1975 and precise VLBI tests in 2005. In 2002, he claimed to measure the speed of gravity through observational studies related to gravitational light bending of a quasar. Fomalont actively participates in international radio interferometric projects like the VLBI Space Observatory Programme.
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Meaning of the name - Edward
wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
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Edward Fomalont belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: California Institute of Technology
Occupation: astronomer
Employers: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
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 14, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 14, 2025 |
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Sun | 23 Taurus 43 | 24 Taurus 9 | 15 Leo 0 |
Moon | 21 Leo 42 | 16 Sagittarius 18 | 7 Libra 55 |
Mercury | 15 Taurus 17 | 7 Taurus 22 | 26 Cancer 32 |
Venus | 5 Cancer 36 | 9 Aries 36 | 3 Cancer 28 |
Mars | 28 Gemini 7 | 12 Leo 9 | 22 Leo 24 |
Jupiter | 29 Aries 34 | 24 Gemini 13 | 14 Taurus 20 |
Saturn | 7 Taurus 3 | 29 Pisces 3 | 14 Taurus 37 |
Uranus | 22 Taurus 7 | 27 Taurus 7 | 25 Taurus 55 |
Neptune | 22 Virgo 50 | 1 Aries 29 | 23 Virgo 48 |
Pluto | 0 Leo 50 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 2 Leo 51 |
Rahu | 18 Libra 25 | 24 Pisces 24 | 13 Libra 55 |
Ketu | 18 Aries 25 | 24 Virgo 24 | 13 Aries 55 |
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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.Edward Fomalont's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 27 November, 2025