Ross Macdonald (1915 – 1983) was a prominent American writer. He is best known for his work 'The Moving Target', which has gained significant recognition. Macdonald was influential in the detective fiction genre and contributed greatly to literature during his lifetime.
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Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ross
Headland, promontory, or wooded area
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Ross Macdonald belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Los Gatos
Place of Death: Santa Barbara
Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease
Educated At: Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School | University of Michigan
Occupation: novelist | architect | writer
Spouses: Margaret Millar
Awards Received: The Grand Master | Gold Dagger | Shamus Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 13, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 13, 2025 |
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| Sun | 20 Sagittarius 44 | 22 Sagittarius 4 | 11 Aries 45 |
| Moon | 24 Pisces 55 | 14 Libra 7 | 1 Aries 11 |
| Mercury | 19 Sagittarius 31 | 2 Sagittarius 23 | 28 Pisces 51 |
| Venus | 13 Capricorn 48 | 16 Sagittarius 21 | 25 Taurus 56 |
| Mars | 27 Leo 53 | 28 Sagittarius 53 | 11 Leo 3 |
| Jupiter | 19 Pisces 45 | 23 Cancer 30 | 11 Aries 22 |
| Saturn | 15 Cancer 33 | 25 Pisces 17 | 10 Cancer 41 |
| Uranus | 12 Aquarius 48 | 28 Taurus 33 | 18 Aquarius 33 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 17 | 29 Pisces 22 | 29 Cancer 53 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 30 | 2 Aquarius 12 | 1 Cancer 17 |
| Rahu | 10 Aquarius 42 | 13 Pisces 7 | 4 Aquarius 52 |
| Ketu | 10 Leo 42 | 13 Virgo 7 | 4 Leo 52 |
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