Michael Foale is an American astronaut, astrophysicist, and physicist born on January 6, 1957, in Louth. He served as the commander of International Space Station Expedition 8 from October 27, 2003, to April 29, 2004. His contributions to space exploration and science have made him a notable figure in the field.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 216 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Generation Group
Michael Foale belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Louth
Educated At: Queens' College
Occupation: astrophysicist | physicist | astronaut
Employers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awards Received: Great Immigrants Award | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | NASA Exceptional Service Medal | NASA Space Flight Medal | NASA Distinguished Service Medal | Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration" | Order of Friendship | United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
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 6, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 6, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 6, 2026 |
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| Sun | 15 Capricorn 55 | 16 Capricorn 10 | 25 Pisces 38 |
| Moon | 14 Pisces 49 | 27 Leo 6 | 1 Libra 18 |
| Mercury | 25 Capricorn 2 | 7 Capricorn 8 | 21 Pisces 34 |
| Venus | 22 Sagittarius 4 | 16 Capricorn 8 | 18 Pisces 15 |
| Mars | 16 Aries 50 | 16 Capricorn 55 | 29 Taurus 6 |
| Jupiter | 1 Libra 29 | 20 Cancer 38 | 26 Virgo 51 |
| Saturn | 10 Sagittarius 17 | 26 Pisces 25 | 14 Sagittarius 41 |
| Uranus | 5 Leo 45 | 27 Taurus 49 | 3 Leo 9 |
| Neptune | 2 Scorpio 23 | 29 Pisces 34 | 2 Scorpio 8 |
| Pluto | 0 Virgo 8 | 2 Aquarius 53 | 28 Leo 33 |
| Rahu | 26 Scorpio 25 | 11 Pisces 52 | 22 Scorpio 45 |
| Ketu | 26 Taurus 25 | 11 Virgo 52 | 22 Taurus 45 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Michael Foale's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2026