Marcia F. Bartusiak is a prominent author and journalist with expertise in science writing, particularly in astronomy and physics. She is a Professor of the Practice Emeritus at MIT's Graduate Program in Science Writing. With a B.A. in communications and an M.S. in physics, Bartusiak has contributed to notable publications like National Geographic and Scientific American and authored seven books. Additionally, she writes a column for Natural History magazine, demonstrating her passion for making complex scientific topics accessible to the public.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 233 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Marcia
warlike, dedicated to Mars
Read Full Marcia Name AnalysisJanuary 30, 1950 Facts
Generation Group
Marcia Bartusiak belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Chester
Educated At: American University | Old Dominion University
Occupation: science writer
Employers: Science & Technology Review | Science magazine | World Book Encyclopedia | Sky & Telescope | National Geographic Society | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Awards Received: Watson, Helen, Miles, and Audrey Davis Prize | Science Writing Award | Andrew Gemant Award
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 January 30, 1950
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 30, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10 Aquarius 15 | 10 Aquarius 49 | 26 Aries 8 |
| Moon | 0 Cancer 33 | 11 Cancer 22 | 19 Aries 0 |
| Mercury | 18 Capricorn 11 | 17 Aquarius 12 | 14 Taurus 29 |
| Venus | 11 Aquarius 11 | 16 Aquarius 34 | 9 Pisces 52 |
| Mars | 10 Libra 7 | 5 Aquarius 43 | 23 Virgo 51 |
| Jupiter | 13 Aquarius 21 | 17 Cancer 31 | 0 Pisces 9 |
| Saturn | 19 Virgo 6 | 28 Pisces 25 | 13 Virgo 50 |
| Uranus | 1 Cancer 35 | 27 Taurus 28 | 1 Cancer 36 |
| Neptune | 17 Libra 18 | 0 Aries 6 | 15 Libra 42 |
| Pluto | 17 Leo 9 | 3 Aquarius 39 | 15 Leo 47 |
| Rahu | 10 Aries 32 | 10 Pisces 35 | 6 Aries 30 |
| Ketu | 10 Libra 32 | 10 Virgo 35 | 6 Libra 30 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Marcia Bartusiak's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026
