Alan Johnston is a British journalist born on May 17, 1962, known for his work with the BBC. He gained significant attention when he was kidnapped while covering events in Gaza on March 12, 2007. After enduring nearly four months in captivity, he was released on July 4, 2007. His experience highlighted the dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 347 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (3:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Alan
handsome, cheerful
Read Full Alan Name AnalysisMay 17, 1962 Facts
Generation Group
Alan Johnston belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Lindi
Educated At: Dollar Academy | Cardiff University
Occupation: journalist
Employers: BBC
Awards Received: Preis für die Freiheit und Zukunft der Medien
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 May 17, 1962
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25 Taurus 59 | 26 Taurus 29 | 27 Cancer 10 |
| Moon | 0 Scorpio 7 | 4 Gemini 10 | 5 Pisces 59 |
| Mercury | 17 Gemini 11 | 29 Taurus 53 | 16 Cancer 36 |
| Venus | 23 Gemini 5 | 28 Gemini 0 | 8 Virgo 29 |
| Mars | 21 Aries 15 | 28 Aries 49 | 7 Gemini 51 |
| Jupiter | 9 Pisces 19 | 21 Cancer 28 | 11 Pisces 57 |
| Saturn | 11 Aquarius 39 | 10 Aries 47 | 9 Aquarius 12 |
| Uranus | 26 Leo 31 | 1 Gemini 13 | 28 Leo 50 |
| Neptune | 11 Scorpio 43 | 3 Aries 43 | 10 Scorpio 42 |
| Pluto | 7 Virgo 31 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 8 Virgo 26 |
| Rahu | 12 Leo 47 | 4 Pisces 56 | 9 Leo 24 |
| Ketu | 12 Aquarius 47 | 4 Virgo 56 | 9 Aquarius 24 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Alan Johnston's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2026
