Mark A. Ratner is an American physical chemist and a professor at Northwestern University. Born on December 8, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, he has made significant contributions to the field of physical chemistry. His work often explores the intersection of chemistry and physics, particularly relating to nanoscale materials and molecular electronics. Ratner's research activities have made an impact on the understanding of molecular nanotechnology and the development of new materials.
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Your next birthday is 146 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Mark
warrior, Mars, the god of war
Read Full Mark Name AnalysisDecember 8, 1942 Facts
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Mark A. Ratner belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cleveland
Educated At: Harvard University
Occupation: university teacher | chemist
Employers: Northwestern University
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Physical Society | Bourke Award | Peter Debye Award in Physical Chemistry | Willard Gibbs Award | Irving Langmuir Award in Chemical Physics | Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology
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 December 8, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Sagittarius 57 | 16 Sagittarius 49 | 10 Pisces 12 |
| Moon | 24 Sagittarius 2 | 7 Leo 37 | 5 Capricorn 19 |
| Mercury | 20 Sagittarius 9 | 26 Scorpio 13 | 16 Aquarius 2 |
| Venus | 21 Sagittarius 22 | 9 Sagittarius 50 | 5 Aries 9 |
| Mars | 25 Scorpio 6 | 25 Sagittarius 0 | 24 Capricorn 54 |
| Jupiter | 23 Cancer 55 | 23 Cancer 58 | 15 Cancer 9 |
| Saturn | 8 Gemini 47 | 25 Pisces 9 | 6 Gemini 22 |
| Uranus | 2 Gemini 1 | 28 Taurus 45 | 0 Gemini 47 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 53 | 29 Pisces 22 | 1 Libra 15 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 3 | 2 Aquarius 4 | 5 Leo 23 |
| Rahu | 28 Leo 45 | 13 Pisces 24 | 24 Leo 21 |
| Ketu | 28 Aquarius 45 | 13 Virgo 24 | 24 Aquarius 21 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Mark A. Ratner's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2026
