James Burke is a British historian, science journalist, and television producer, born in Derry in 1936. He is known for his works that explore the history of science and technology, making complex subjects accessible to the general public. Over his career, Burke has creatively integrated narrative storytelling with educational content, influencing how audiences engage with historical material.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 198 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisDecember 22, 1936 Facts
Generation Group
James Burke belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Derry
Educated At: Maidstone Grammar School | Jesus College
Occupation: science journalist | television maker | science communicator | television presenter | television producer | historian | writer
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 December 22, 1936
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 22, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0 Capricorn 29 | 0 Capricorn 53 | 0 Aries 27 |
| Moon | 13 Aries 55 | 28 Capricorn 5 | 25 Cancer 49 |
| Mercury | 18 Capricorn 23 | 14 Sagittarius 27 | 26 Pisces 46 |
| Venus | 12 Aquarius 56 | 27 Sagittarius 15 | 5 Taurus 3 |
| Mars | 22 Libra 3 | 5 Capricorn 26 | 2 Sagittarius 19 |
| Jupiter | 4 Capricorn 27 | 22 Cancer 33 | 22 Capricorn 47 |
| Saturn | 16 Pisces 52 | 25 Pisces 35 | 25 Pisces 59 |
| Uranus | 5 Taurus 50 | 28 Taurus 15 | 7 Taurus 25 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 57 | 29 Pisces 24 | 17 Virgo 13 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 11 | 2 Aquarius 26 | 26 Cancer 33 |
| Rahu | 24 Sagittarius 2 | 12 Pisces 40 | 19 Sagittarius 19 |
| Ketu | 24 Gemini 2 | 12 Virgo 40 | 19 Gemini 19 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James Burke's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026
