Mercedes Richards was a Jamaican astronomer, known for her contributions to the field of astronomy. She was born on May 14, 1955, in Kingston, Jamaica. Throughout her career, she was notable for her research and discoveries in astronomy. Sadly, her life came to an end on February 3, 2016, in Hershey, United States.
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Time Zone - America/Jamaica (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Mercedes
Mercy, grace, kindness
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Generation Group
Mercedes Richards belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Kingston
Place of Death: Hershey
Educated At: York University | University of the West Indies | Institute for Advanced Study | University of Toronto
Occupation: astronomer
Employers: University of North Carolina | University of Virginia
Awards Received: Musgrave 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 May 14, 1955
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 14, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 14, 2026 |
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| Sun | 23 Taurus 7 | 23 Taurus 55 | 1 Leo 0 |
| Moon | 18 Aquarius 37 | 24 Aries 10 | 8 Libra 40 |
| Mercury | 13 Gemini 40 | 24 Taurus 3 | 17 Cancer 50 |
| Venus | 24 Aries 8 | 24 Gemini 49 | 20 Cancer 26 |
| Mars | 22 Gemini 33 | 26 Aries 48 | 8 Leo 31 |
| Jupiter | 24 Cancer 40 | 21 Cancer 1 | 8 Leo 36 |
| Saturn | 18 Scorpio 0 | 10 Aries 30 | 15 Scorpio 2 |
| Uranus | 24 Cancer 25 | 1 Gemini 4 | 28 Cancer 12 |
| Neptune | 26 Libra 10 | 3 Aries 39 | 25 Libra 32 |
| Pluto | 24 Leo 18 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 25 Leo 38 |
| Rahu | 28 Sagittarius 20 | 5 Pisces 5 | 24 Sagittarius 34 |
| Ketu | 28 Gemini 20 | 5 Virgo 5 | 24 Gemini 34 |
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