Joan Higginbotham is an American astronaut and engineer, born in Chicago in 1964. She has made significant contributions to the field of space exploration and technology. Her career highlights include participating in important missions that have advanced human knowledge of space. Higginbotham's work as an engineer has also played a vital role in the development and deployment of various aerospace technologies. Her achievements inspire future generations of scientists and engineers, particularly women in STEM fields.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 364 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Joan
God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious; The Lord is gracious; God is merciful; The Lord is merciful
Read Full Joan Name AnalysisAugust 3, 1964 Facts
Generation Group
Joan Higginbotham belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Educated At: Women in Space Science Award | Whitney M. Young Magnet High School | Florida Institute of Technology | Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Occupation: engineer | astronaut
Employers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awards Received: Women in Space Science Award | NASA Exceptional Service Medal
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 August 3, 1964
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 3, 2025 |
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| Sun | 11 Leo 22 | 11 Leo 36 | 10 Libra 30 |
| Moon | 15 Gemini 13 | 5 Sagittarius 27 | 16 Virgo 1 |
| Mercury | 8 Virgo 36 | 7 Leo 4 | 1 Libra 16 |
| Venus | 28 Gemini 53 | 4 Cancer 6 | 27 Leo 41 |
| Mars | 2 Cancer 39 | 27 Virgo 58 | 11 Leo 12 |
| Jupiter | 23 Taurus 12 | 12 Cancer 18 | 25 Taurus 20 |
| Saturn | 3 Pisces 26 | 1 Aries 25 | 29 Aquarius 17 |
| Uranus | 8 Virgo 40 | 1 Gemini 1 | 12 Virgo 23 |
| Neptune | 15 Scorpio 4 | 1 Aries 56 | 16 Scorpio 14 |
| Pluto | 12 Virgo 51 | 2 Aquarius 21 | 14 Virgo 56 |
| Rahu | 29 Gemini 56 | 20 Pisces 7 | 26 Gemini 42 |
| Ketu | 29 Sagittarius 56 | 20 Virgo 7 | 26 Sagittarius 42 |
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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.Joan Higginbotham's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025
