William H. Press is an American astrophysicist, astronomer, university professor, and computer scientist born in 1948. He is recognized for his contributions to the fields of physics and astronomy. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, highlighting his influence and achievements in the scientific community.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 351 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
Read Full William Name AnalysisMay 23, 1948 Facts
Generation Group
William H. Press belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: Pasadena High School | California Institute of Technology | Harvard University
Occupation: university teacher | astrophysicist | physicist | computer scientist | astronomer
Employers: Flatiron Institute | University of Texas at Austin | Harvard University
Awards Received: Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy | Fellow of the American Physical Society | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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 23, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 23, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2 Gemini 24 | 2 Gemini 32 | 16 Leo 56 |
| Moon | 10 Sagittarius 4 | 5 Virgo 5 | 19 Libra 32 |
| Mercury | 24 Gemini 29 | 13 Gemini 19 | 14 Leo 36 |
| Venus | 9 Cancer 11 | 5 Cancer 31 | 4 Cancer 3 |
| Mars | 2 Virgo 0 | 3 Taurus 33 | 14 Libra 4 |
| Jupiter | 26 Sagittarius 39 | 22 Cancer 33 | 19 Sagittarius 3 |
| Saturn | 17 Leo 23 | 11 Aries 23 | 25 Leo 22 |
| Uranus | 24 Gemini 52 | 1 Gemini 35 | 29 Gemini 14 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 25 | 3 Aries 53 | 10 Libra 50 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 44 | 5 Aquarius 26 | 14 Leo 38 |
| Rahu | 13 Taurus 12 | 4 Pisces 36 | 9 Taurus 5 |
| Ketu | 13 Scorpio 12 | 4 Virgo 36 | 9 Scorpio 5 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
William H. Press's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2026