Peter Shor is an American mathematician born on August 14, 1959, known for his work in quantum computing. He is a professor of applied mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is best recognized for developing Shor's algorithm, which has significant implications for encryption and data security in the quantum computing era.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 314 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Peter
rock, stone
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Peter Shor belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: Tamalpais High School | California Institute of Technology | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation: university teacher | mathematician | computer scientist
Employers: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Awards Received: IEEE Eric E. Sumner Award | Fellow of the American Mathematical Society | King Faisal International Prize in Science | ICTP Dirac Medal | O'Reilly Open Source Award | MacArthur Fellows Program | Josiah Willard Gibbs Lectureship | Gödel Prize | Dickson Prize in Science | International Quantum Communication Award | IMU Abacus 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 August 14, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 14, 2025 |
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Sun | 21 Leo 6 | 22 Leo 7 | 25 Libra 31 |
Moon | 0 Capricorn 23 | 1 Taurus 26 | 28 Taurus 41 |
Mercury | 7 Leo 46 | 4 Leo 54 | 15 Scorpio 22 |
Venus | 15 Virgo 50 | 16 Cancer 56 | 11 Virgo 22 |
Mars | 15 Virgo 46 | 4 Libra 49 | 28 Libra 50 |
Jupiter | 22 Scorpio 57 | 14 Cancer 34 | 2 Sagittarius 34 |
Saturn | 1 Capricorn 12 | 0 Aries 57 | 2 Capricorn 23 |
Uranus | 17 Leo 0 | 1 Gemini 16 | 20 Leo 26 |
Neptune | 4 Scorpio 24 | 1 Aries 44 | 6 Scorpio 16 |
Pluto | 3 Virgo 29 | 2 Aquarius 6 | 5 Virgo 31 |
Rahu | 6 Libra 6 | 19 Pisces 32 | 2 Libra 36 |
Ketu | 6 Aries 6 | 19 Virgo 32 | 2 Aries 36 |
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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.Peter Shor's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2025