Aelred J. (Al) Kurtenbach, born on January 3, 1934, is an American electrical engineer and founder of Daktronics, Inc. He briefly served in the South Dakota State Senate in 2004. An educator, he held a professorship at South Dakota State University and earned degrees from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, University of Nebraska, and Purdue University. He also participated in various educational and industry boards, including the Brookings School Board and the South Dakota Board of Regents.
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Meaning of the name - Al
Noble, bright, or all
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Al Kurtenbach belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Dimock
Educated At: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | University of Nebraska system | Purdue University
Occupation: politician
Employers: South Dakota State University
Awards Received: Honorary degree from Purdue University (2011) | Honorary degree from South Dakota State University (2007)
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 January 3, 1934
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 3, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 3, 2026 |
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| Sun | 12 Capricorn 39 | 13 Capricorn 19 | 15 Aries 13 |
| Moon | 13 Leo 26 | 17 Cancer 21 | 27 Sagittarius 47 |
| Mercury | 2 Capricorn 59 | 2 Capricorn 48 | 17 Pisces 42 |
| Venus | 21 Aquarius 1 | 12 Capricorn 37 | 29 Aquarius 23 |
| Mars | 5 Aquarius 9 | 14 Capricorn 46 | 17 Aries 12 |
| Jupiter | 21 Libra 7 | 21 Cancer 0 | 18 Libra 23 |
| Saturn | 14 Aquarius 51 | 26 Pisces 14 | 25 Aquarius 11 |
| Uranus | 23 Aries 27 | 27 Taurus 53 | 26 Aries 40 |
| Neptune | 12 Virgo 16 | 29 Pisces 32 | 10 Virgo 7 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 52 | 2 Aquarius 48 | 22 Cancer 31 |
| Rahu | 21 Aquarius 25 | 12 Pisces 1 | 16 Aquarius 33 |
| Ketu | 21 Leo 25 | 12 Virgo 1 | 16 Leo 33 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Al Kurtenbach's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026