Mark M. Phillips is an American astronomer, born on March 31, 1951, renowned for his observational studies of supernovae, particularly Type Ia supernovae. His research has been pivotal in utilizing these celestial events as standard candles for measuring the Hubble constant and demonstrating the implications of dark energy in the universe. He has held prestigious positions, including the past director of the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, and is currently the Associate Director at Las Campanas Observatory in Chile. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 277 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Mark
warrior, Mars, the god of war
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Generation Group
Mark M. Phillips belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: San Diego
Educated At: Grossmont High School | University of California, Santa Cruz
Occupation: astronomer
Employers: Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory | Las Campanas Observatory
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 March 31, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 31, 2025 |
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Sun | 10 Aries 18 | 11 Aries 21 | 21 Gemini 59 |
Moon | 1 Aquarius 9 | 14 Taurus 51 | 4 Libra 34 |
Mercury | 28 Aries 11 | 28 Pisces 51 | 8 Gemini 20 |
Venus | 12 Taurus 37 | 27 Pisces 37 | 6 Leo 54 |
Mars | 22 Aries 50 | 23 Cancer 33 | 16 Gemini 14 |
Jupiter | 25 Pisces 4 | 15 Gemini 57 | 10 Aries 1 |
Saturn | 28 Virgo 41 | 24 Pisces 23 | 26 Virgo 17 |
Uranus | 5 Cancer 34 | 24 Taurus 46 | 8 Cancer 37 |
Neptune | 18 Libra 22 | 0 Aries 3 | 16 Libra 48 |
Pluto | 17 Leo 36 | 3 Aquarius 33 | 17 Leo 52 |
Rahu | 18 Pisces 1 | 26 Pisces 44 | 14 Pisces 6 |
Ketu | 18 Virgo 1 | 26 Virgo 44 | 14 Virgo 6 |
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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.Mark M. Phillips's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2025