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    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist, cosmologist and author (1934–1996)

    🎨 Lucky Colour: Green🔢 Lucky Number: 3, 4, 9🃏 Tarot: DeathRashi lucky elements need the birth time (the Moon changed sign on this date: Vrischika or Dhanu)

    As a Scorpio, Carl Sagan carries the water energy of the archer — scorpio is the most intense and transformative sign of the zodiac. ruled by plut. Their Life Path 1 — the The Leader — guided by Sun, brings independent, ambitious, pioneering, and self-reliant. natura to everything they do.

    About Carl Sagan

    Carl Edward Sagan (1934–1996) was an American astrophysicist, cosmologist, and author best known for his research on extraterrestrial life and his extraordinary work in science communication. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Sagan earned his doctorate from the University of Chicago in 1960. He spent much of his career as a professor of astronomy and space sciences at Cornell University, where he directed the Laboratory for Planetary Studies. His scientific achievements included explaining the high surface temperature of Venus and investigating planetary atmospheres. Sagan also helped design the interstellar messages placed aboard the Pioneer and Voyager spacecraft. Internationally recognized for making complex scientific concepts accessible to the public, he co-wrote and hosted the acclaimed 1980 television documentary series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage. In addition, Sagan authored numerous influential books, including The Dragons of Eden, which won a Pulitzer Prize, and the 1985 science fiction novel Contact.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Carl Sagan — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameCarl Sagan
    ProfessionAmerican astrophysicist, cosmologist and author (1934–1996)
    NationalityUnited States
    Date of BirthNovember 9, 1934
    AgeDied in 1996, aged 62
    Chinese Zodiac🐕 Wood Dog
    Sun sign (Western)♏ Scorpio
    Moon sign (Rashi)Vrischika or Dhanu (depends on birth time)
    NakshatraJyeshtha or Mula (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number1 — The Leader
    🏆Ranked #1 of 8 notable people born on November 9 in our records, by global recognition (Wikipedia reach) →
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Carl Sagan would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.

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    🎂 Birthday RarityCommon
    8celebrities share this birthday

    8 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on November 9. That makes it a common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 58%

    Astrological Profile

    Scorpio ♏ — The Water Sign

    Scorpio is the most intense and transformative sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Pluto, they are drawn to the depths — of emotion, knowledge, and experience. Their loyalty is absolute, their focus unbreakable.

    Strengths

    ResourcefulBravePassionateLoyalDetermined

    Challenges

    DistrustingJealousSecretiveManipulativeControlling
    Lucky Colour
    Dark Red
    Lucky Stone
    Topaz
    Lucky Day
    Tuesday
    Lucky Numbers
    8, 11, 18
    🃏 Tarot Card: Death
    Transformation, endings and new beginnings — not literal death

    Compatibility

    ✓ Cancer✓ Pisces✓ Virgo
    ✗ Leo✗ Aquarius

    Career: Exceptional investigators, researchers, surgeons, and psychologists. Ability to see beneath the surface and relentless determination make them formidable in any competitive field.

    Carl Sagan's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury3810.2
    ♀ Venus1490.6
    ♂ Mars481.9
    ♃ Jupiter711.9
    ♄ Saturn329.4
    ♅ Uranus184
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Carl Sagan

    When is Carl Sagan's birthday?

    Carl Sagan was born on November 9, 1934.

    How old is Carl Sagan?

    Carl Sagan died in 1996, aged 62.

    What is Carl Sagan's zodiac sign?

    Carl Sagan's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21), an element of Water ruled by Pluto.

    What is Carl Sagan's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Carl Sagan's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Vrischika or Dhanu (depends on birth time): the Moon moved from Vrischika into Dhanu on November 9, 1934, and the exact birth time is not documented. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Scorpio).

    What is Carl Sagan's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Carl Sagan was born in the Year of the Dog (Wood Dog) — Loyal, honest, amiable, kind.

    What is Carl Sagan known for?

    Carl Sagan: American astrophysicist, cosmologist and author (1934–1996).

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