Michael R. Rampino is a geologist and professor at New York University, renowned for his research on mass extinctions and their causes. He posits that periodic mass extinctions are linked to the solar system's movement through the galaxy. His work encompasses climate change, volcanic eruptions, and the impact of asteroids and comets on life extinction events. He has authored books on astrobiology and geology, received multiple academic qualifications, and has actively contributed to international conferences on climate and volcanic research.
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Michael R. Rampino belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: United States of America
Educated At: Hunter College | Columbia University
Occupation: ecologist | academic | university teacher | biologist | geologist
Employers: New York University
Awards Received: NYU 'Golden Dozen' teaching award (2011)
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 February 8, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 18 Aquarius 51 | 19 Aquarius 56 | 6 Taurus 21 |
| Moon | 3 Aquarius 23 | 10 Scorpio 52 | 15 Sagittarius 28 |
| Mercury | 6 Pisces 0 | 3 Pisces 4 | 3 Taurus 27 |
| Venus | 26 Pisces 18 | 27 Aquarius 51 | 21 Gemini 27 |
| Mars | 1 Virgo 24 | 12 Aquarius 46 | 22 Leo 19 |
| Jupiter | 22 Sagittarius 37 | 16 Cancer 34 | 28 Sagittarius 37 |
| Saturn | 19 Leo 47 | 29 Pisces 20 | 16 Leo 19 |
| Uranus | 22 Gemini 19 | 27 Taurus 28 | 23 Gemini 30 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 49 | 0 Aries 21 | 10 Libra 57 |
| Pluto | 13 Leo 38 | 3 Aquarius 56 | 12 Leo 32 |
| Rahu | 18 Taurus 46 | 10 Pisces 7 | 14 Taurus 38 |
| Ketu | 18 Scorpio 46 | 10 Virgo 7 | 14 Scorpio 38 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Michael R. Rampino's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 17 December, 2026
