Gerald Maurice Clemence was an influential American astronomer born on August 16, 1908, who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy during a time of great technological advancement. He was inspired by Simon Newcomb and played a key role in reviving the prestige of the U.S. Nautical Almanac Office, particularly with the incorporation of electronic computers that transformed astronomical calculations and research. His work paralleled advancements in the field, fostering significant improvements in astronomical sciences until his passing on November 22, 1974.
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Meaning of the name - Gerald
spear ruler, strong ruler
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Gerald Maurice Clemence belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Greenville
Place of Death: Providence
Educated At: Brown University
Occupation: astronomer
Employers: United States Naval Observatory
Awards Received: Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society | James Craig Watson Medal
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Ephemeris for August 16, 1908
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Leo 23 | 24 Leo 5 | 19 Sagittarius 17 |
| Moon | 25 Aries 58 | 0 Gemini 28 | 3 Leo 37 |
| Mercury | 19 Leo 16 | 5 Leo 57 | 12 Sagittarius 23 |
| Venus | 11 Cancer 53 | 19 Cancer 20 | 16 Scorpio 16 |
| Mars | 25 Leo 11 | 6 Libra 7 | 10 Scorpio 34 |
| Jupiter | 24 Leo 3 | 14 Cancer 58 | 13 Virgo 44 |
| Saturn | 10 Aries 10 | 0 Aries 51 | 3 Aries 54 |
| Uranus | 13 Capricorn 26 | 1 Gemini 18 | 15 Capricorn 24 |
| Neptune | 16 Cancer 1 | 1 Aries 42 | 16 Cancer 25 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 33 | 2 Aquarius 4 | 24 Gemini 56 |
| Rahu | 2 Cancer 21 | 19 Pisces 26 | 26 Gemini 10 |
| Ketu | 2 Capricorn 21 | 19 Virgo 26 | 26 Sagittarius 10 |
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