Jack Catran was an American industrial designer, behavioral psychologist, scientist, and linguist who played a significant role as a NASA human factors engineer during the first Apollo mission. With a strong scientific background, he became known for his critique of Carl Sagan’s efforts to find extraterrestrial life, effectively challenging the prevailing ideas in astrobiology. His multifaceted career highlights his contributions to both design and psychology, making him a notable figure in the fields of science and aerospace.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jack
supplanter, he who holds by the heel
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Jack Catran belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Place of Death: Riverside
Educated At: Chouinard Art Institute | University of California, Los Angeles | University of London | University of Southern California
Occupation: engineer | writer | scientist
Employers: NASA
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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 January 22, 1918
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 22, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 22, 2026 |
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| Sun | 1 Aquarius 53 | 2 Aquarius 41 | 19 Taurus 12 |
| Moon | 10 Gemini 29 | 18 Pisces 41 | 21 Taurus 28 |
| Mercury | 7 Capricorn 29 | 3 Aquarius 23 | 0 Taurus 23 |
| Venus | 28 Aquarius 23 | 6 Aquarius 31 | 4 Aries 4 |
| Mars | 2 Libra 11 | 29 Capricorn 28 | 15 Virgo 9 |
| Jupiter | 1 Gemini 14 | 18 Cancer 29 | 15 Gemini 23 |
| Saturn | 12 Leo 38 | 27 Pisces 41 | 9 Leo 11 |
| Uranus | 22 Aquarius 26 | 27 Taurus 32 | 27 Aquarius 27 |
| Neptune | 5 Leo 49 | 29 Pisces 53 | 4 Leo 29 |
| Pluto | 3 Cancer 57 | 3 Aquarius 24 | 3 Cancer 57 |
| Rahu | 29 Sagittarius 53 | 11 Pisces 1 | 24 Sagittarius 10 |
| Ketu | 29 Gemini 53 | 11 Virgo 1 | 24 Gemini 10 |
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