William Markowitz (February 8, 1907 – October 10, 1998) was an American astronomer known for his work at the U.S. Naval Observatory from 1936 to 1966, where he headed the time service department from 1953 to 1966. His research focused on Earth's rotation and pole movement. He invented a specialized lunar camera for determining ephemeris time, which contributed to establishing the SI second based on the properties of cesium atoms. His work was pivotal in advancing the precision of astronomical timekeeping and the definition of time standards.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Markowitz belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Melč
Place of Death: Pompano Beach
Occupation: astronomer
Employers: U.S. Naval Observatory
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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 February 8, 1907
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 18 Aquarius 48 | 19 Aquarius 56 | 15 Gemini 47 |
| Moon | 24 Sagittarius 21 | 10 Scorpio 52 | 9 Taurus 6 |
| Mercury | 23 Aquarius 22 | 3 Pisces 4 | 1 Cancer 55 |
| Venus | 2 Capricorn 1 | 27 Aquarius 51 | 19 Taurus 20 |
| Mars | 1 Sagittarius 56 | 12 Aquarius 46 | 18 Capricorn 50 |
| Jupiter | 1 Cancer 12 | 16 Cancer 34 | 13 Cancer 56 |
| Saturn | 14 Pisces 38 | 29 Pisces 20 | 27 Pisces 3 |
| Uranus | 10 Capricorn 49 | 27 Taurus 28 | 11 Capricorn 41 |
| Neptune | 10 Cancer 18 | 0 Aries 21 | 11 Cancer 22 |
| Pluto | 21 Gemini 52 | 3 Aquarius 56 | 23 Gemini 5 |
| Rahu | 1 Leo 45 | 10 Pisces 7 | 25 Cancer 27 |
| Ketu | 1 Aquarius 45 | 10 Virgo 7 | 25 Capricorn 27 |
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