Willis Harlow Shapley was an influential American civil servant, recognized as the third-ranking administrator for NASA during the pivotal Apollo program, which played a crucial role in space exploration and human moon landing efforts. Born on March 2, 1917, Shapley's contributions to NASA and his administrative leadership were significant during a transformative period in American history and space science. He passed away on October 24, 2005, leaving a legacy in civil service and aerospace administration.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 270 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 141 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Willis
Will, desire, resolution
Read Full Willis Name AnalysisMarch 2, 1917 Facts
Generation Group
Willis H. Shapley belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Pasadena
Place of Death: Sibley Memorial Hospital
Educated At: University of Chicago | Harvard University
Occupation: civil servant
Children: Deborah Shapley
Employers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awards Received: NASA Distinguished Service 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 March 2, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11 Pisces 41 | 12 Pisces 15 | 27 Gemini 55 |
| Moon | 5 Cancer 34 | 4 Virgo 8 | 1 Cancer 6 |
| Mercury | 20 Aquarius 55 | 20 Pisces 57 | 6 Gemini 21 |
| Venus | 27 Aquarius 52 | 25 Pisces 30 | 12 Cancer 30 |
| Mars | 11 Pisces 16 | 0 Pisces 11 | 3 Gemini 32 |
| Jupiter | 2 Taurus 57 | 15 Cancer 12 | 27 Taurus 37 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 56 | 1 Aries 51 | 0 Leo 7 |
| Uranus | 20 Aquarius 54 | 27 Taurus 47 | 23 Aquarius 29 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 32 | 1 Aries 6 | 3 Leo 16 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 21 | 4 Aquarius 35 | 3 Cancer 46 |
| Rahu | 17 Capricorn 8 | 8 Pisces 56 | 11 Capricorn 22 |
| Ketu | 17 Cancer 8 | 8 Virgo 56 | 11 Cancer 22 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
