Jameel Sadik 'Jim' Al-Khalili, born on September 20, 1962, is a British theoretical physicist, author, and broadcaster. He serves as a professor of theoretical physics at the University of Surrey. Al-Khalili is a regular presenter of scientific programs on BBC radio and television, and he frequently comments on scientific issues in various other British media. In 2014, he was recognized as a leader in the RISE initiative by the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. He also served as the president of the British Humanist Association from January 2013 to January 2016.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 357 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Baghdad (3:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Jim
Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'
Read Full Jim Name AnalysisSeptember 20, 1962 Facts
Generation Group
Jim Al-Khalili belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Baghdad
Educated At: Priory School | Baghdad College | University of Surrey
Occupation: theoretical physicist | non-fiction writer | science communicator | television presenter | physicist | professor | writer
Employers: Humanists UK | University of Surrey | University College London | BBC
Awards Received: Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication | Fellow of the Institute of Physics | IET Kelvin Lecture | Fellow of the Royal Society | Kelvin Prize | Michael Faraday Prize | Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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 September 20, 1962
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 20, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Virgo 55 | 27 Virgo 39 | 29 Scorpio 35 |
Moon | 21 Gemini 28 | 10 Virgo 45 | 5 Libra 25 |
Mercury | 21 Libra 4 | 3 Libra 28 | 27 Scorpio 52 |
Venus | 11 Scorpio 46 | 1 Virgo 2 | 14 Scorpio 42 |
Mars | 17 Cancer 51 | 28 Libra 42 | 18 Leo 30 |
Jupiter | 5 Pisces 0 | 21 Cancer 3 | 3 Pisces 36 |
Saturn | 5 Aquarius 21 | 28 Pisces 27 | 6 Aquarius 35 |
Uranus | 2 Virgo 36 | 1 Gemini 23 | 5 Virgo 11 |
Neptune | 11 Scorpio 36 | 0 Aries 50 | 13 Scorpio 49 |
Pluto | 10 Virgo 28 | 1 Aquarius 29 | 12 Virgo 2 |
Rahu | 6 Leo 7 | 17 Pisces 36 | 2 Leo 47 |
Ketu | 6 Aquarius 7 | 17 Virgo 36 | 2 Aquarius 47 |
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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.Jim Al-Khalili's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2025