Wes Hildreth is a distinguished American geologist, born on August 17, 1938, recognized for his significant contributions to volcanology and petrology. Affiliated with the U.S. Geological Survey since 1977, he serves as a research geologist and Department of the Interior senior scientist. His notable research includes studies on the volcanic history of the Cascade Range, magmatism in the Long Valley Caldera, and geologic mapping in the Andes. Hildreth has received several prestigious awards, including the Bowen Award and Thorarinsson Medal, and is a fellow of both the Geological Society of America and the American Geophysical Union.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Wes
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Wes Hildreth belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Newton
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley | Harvard University
Occupation: researcher | geologist
Spouses: Gail A. Mahood
Employers: United States Geological Survey
Awards Received: Norman L. Bowen Award | Thorarinsson 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 17, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 24 Leo 4 | 25 Leo 0 | 19 Scorpio 37 |
Moon | 9 Taurus 3 | 14 Gemini 1 | 22 Cancer 40 |
Mercury | 11 Virgo 52 | 6 Leo 37 | 8 Sagittarius 9 |
Venus | 8 Libra 43 | 20 Cancer 28 | 1 Sagittarius 35 |
Mars | 16 Leo 31 | 6 Libra 43 | 11 Libra 36 |
Jupiter | 27 Aquarius 38 | 15 Cancer 10 | 23 Aquarius 19 |
Saturn | 17 Aries 54 | 0 Aries 48 | 12 Aries 16 |
Uranus | 17 Taurus 49 | 1 Gemini 19 | 15 Taurus 39 |
Neptune | 19 Virgo 53 | 1 Aries 41 | 22 Virgo 48 |
Pluto | 0 Leo 22 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 1 Leo 29 |
Rahu | 22 Scorpio 6 | 19 Pisces 23 | 17 Scorpio 29 |
Ketu | 22 Taurus 6 | 19 Virgo 23 | 17 Taurus 29 |
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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.Wes Hildreth's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025