Jim Al-Khalili Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Virgo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Taurus

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
63 years, 7 days

Your next birthday is 357 days away.

Place of Birth
Baghdad

Time Zone - Asia/Baghdad (3:0 E)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Tiger (虎)
Birth Number
2

Life Path Number
2
Name Number (Chaldean)
26 => 8

Name Number (Pythagorean)
8

Meaning of the name - Jim

Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'

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September 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
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

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

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