Fred Espenak is a retired American astrophysicist known for his work in eclipse predictions. His fascination with astronomy began at an early age, and he later earned a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree from the University of Toledo. Espenak published numerous standard references on solar and lunar eclipses and has witnessed over 20 eclipses. He has contributed to important astronomical research and served on the space shuttle Discovery's atmospheric experiment. He is often referred to as 'Mr. Eclipse' and has made images published in renowned journals.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 273 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Fred
peaceful ruler
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Generation Group
Fred Espenak belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: Wagner College | University of Toledo
Occupation: astrophysicist | physicist | astronomer
Spouses: Patricia Totten
Employers: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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 August 1, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9 Leo 5 | 9 Leo 39 | 19 Libra 1 |
| Moon | 2 Taurus 55 | 11 Scorpio 11 | 10 Sagittarius 42 |
| Mercury | 28 Cancer 1 | 8 Leo 30 | 11 Scorpio 5 |
| Venus | 27 Gemini 19 | 1 Cancer 44 | 22 Virgo 37 |
| Mars | 1 Leo 51 | 26 Virgo 43 | 17 Virgo 34 |
| Jupiter | 18 Gemini 25 | 11 Cancer 52 | 26 Gemini 14 |
| Saturn | 22 Libra 17 | 1 Aries 30 | 29 Libra 16 |
| Uranus | 20 Cancer 5 | 0 Gemini 57 | 23 Cancer 0 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 21 | 1 Aries 58 | 23 Libra 27 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 28 | 2 Aquarius 24 | 24 Leo 32 |
| Rahu | 2 Aquarius 48 | 20 Pisces 14 | 29 Capricorn 0 |
| Ketu | 2 Leo 48 | 20 Virgo 14 | 29 Cancer 0 |
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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.Fred Espenak's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025
