Rebecca Smethurst, known as Dr. Becky, is a British astrophysicist, author, and YouTuber based at the University of Oxford. She focuses on the impact of supermassive black holes on galaxy formation and collaborates with the Galaxy Zoo project. Smethurst is recognized for her contributions to science communication through her YouTube channel and has authored two popular science books. Her accolades include the 2020 Caroline Herschel Prize, the Mary Somerville Medal, and the 2022 Winton Award for promising post-doctoral research in Astronomy.
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Meaning of the name - Rebecca
to tie, to bind
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Rebecca Smethurst belongs to the Millennials group.
Educated At: Bolton School Girls' Division | Durham University | University of Oxford
Occupation: YouTuber | astrophysicist | scientist
Employers: University of Nottingham | Rolls-Royce | Christ Church
Awards Received: 2020 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship | 2020 Mary Somerville Medal and Prize | 2022 Royal Astronomical Society's Winton Award
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 15, 1990
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 15, 2025 |
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Sun | 24 Taurus 36 | 25 Taurus 7 | 28 Gemini 9 |
Moon | 29 Capricorn 37 | 28 Sagittarius 30 | 14 Taurus 52 |
Mercury | 7 Taurus 59 | 9 Taurus 12 | 13 Gemini 19 |
Venus | 13 Aries 3 | 10 Aries 24 | 23 Taurus 44 |
Mars | 18 Pisces 29 | 12 Leo 39 | 14 Aries 2 |
Jupiter | 9 Cancer 34 | 24 Gemini 26 | 16 Cancer 47 |
Saturn | 25 Capricorn 17 | 29 Pisces 8 | 23 Capricorn 49 |
Uranus | 9 Capricorn 12 | 27 Taurus 11 | 8 Capricorn 1 |
Neptune | 14 Capricorn 20 | 1 Aries 30 | 13 Capricorn 36 |
Pluto | 16 Scorpio 9 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 15 Scorpio 19 |
Rahu | 11 Aquarius 19 | 24 Pisces 21 | 9 Aquarius 28 |
Ketu | 11 Leo 19 | 24 Virgo 21 | 9 Leo 28 |
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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.Rebecca Smethurst's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2025