Let's make this birthday one to remember.

66 years old (Born on October 05, 1958)

Happy Birthday, Neil deGrasse Tyson! May your day be filled with cosmic joy and fewer debates about Pluto's planetary status. You've enlightened millions through NOVA ScienceNow, making astrophysics as accessible—and entertaining—as a sitcom marathon. Thanks to you, we now know that the universe is vast, mysterious, and occasionally controversial (sorry again, Pluto).

Your tireless efforts in bringing science mainstream have inspired countless stargazers and future scientists alike. Here's hoping this birthday brings you more stellar moments than ever before—just don't demote any other beloved celestial bodies today; give us earthlings some time to recover first!