Seth Shostak is an American astronomer and radio host born in 1943 in Mountain View, California. He is recognized for his contributions to the field of astronomy and is a member of the International Academy of Astronautics. His work often involves the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) and he is known for his engaging discussions on related topics in various media formats.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 304 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Seth
appointed, set, placed
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Generation Group
Seth Shostak belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Arlington County
Educated At: Wakefield High School | California Institute of Technology | Princeton University
Occupation: radio personality | physicist | astronomer
Employers: Digima | Kapteyn Astronomical Institute | National Radio Astronomy Observatory | Penn Central Transportation Company | SETI Institute
Awards Received: Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry | Carl Sagan Prize for Science Popularization | Klumpke-Roberts 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 July 20, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 20, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Cancer 6 | 28 Cancer 14 | 16 Libra 31 |
| Moon | 11 Pisces 54 | 3 Gemini 54 | 8 Pisces 5 |
| Mercury | 0 Leo 5 | 15 Leo 19 | 28 Virgo 35 |
| Venus | 10 Virgo 4 | 18 Gemini 0 | 7 Virgo 32 |
| Mars | 8 Taurus 41 | 19 Virgo 25 | 20 Gemini 9 |
| Jupiter | 4 Leo 10 | 9 Cancer 16 | 20 Leo 59 |
| Saturn | 21 Gemini 39 | 1 Aries 46 | 26 Gemini 58 |
| Uranus | 7 Gemini 35 | 0 Gemini 34 | 8 Gemini 34 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 43 | 2 Aries 6 | 2 Libra 22 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 33 | 2 Aquarius 41 | 8 Leo 32 |
| Rahu | 16 Leo 53 | 20 Pisces 52 | 12 Leo 32 |
| Ketu | 16 Aquarius 53 | 20 Virgo 52 | 12 Aquarius 32 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Seth Shostak's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2025
