Alan Root was a British filmmaker born on May 12, 1937, in London, United Kingdom. He is known for his work in documentary filmmaking and wildlife cinematography. His career spanned several decades, during which he made significant contributions to film and television, particularly in the nature documentary genre. Root passed away on August 26, 2017, in Kenya, leaving behind a legacy of impactful visual storytelling that reflects a deep appreciation for the natural world.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Alan
handsome, cheerful
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Alan Root belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: London
Place of Death: Nanyuki
Cause of Death: brain cancer
Occupation: documentarian | director | film director | cinematographer
Spouses: Joan Root
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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 12, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 12, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Taurus 17 | 21 Taurus 58 | 15 Leo 27 |
| Moon | 18 Gemini 14 | 19 Scorpio 15 | 10 Virgo 17 |
| Mercury | 19 Taurus 38 | 3 Taurus 21 | 10 Virgo 55 |
| Venus | 19 Aries 37 | 7 Aries 50 | 4 Cancer 3 |
| Mars | 0 Sagittarius 46 | 11 Leo 2 | 29 Scorpio 46 |
| Jupiter | 27 Capricorn 10 | 23 Gemini 44 | 19 Capricorn 21 |
| Saturn | 1 Aries 52 | 28 Pisces 51 | 4 Aries 50 |
| Uranus | 10 Taurus 17 | 27 Taurus 0 | 13 Taurus 39 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 13 | 1 Aries 25 | 17 Virgo 28 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 43 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 28 Cancer 48 |
| Rahu | 16 Sagittarius 34 | 24 Pisces 32 | 11 Sagittarius 54 |
| Ketu | 16 Gemini 34 | 24 Virgo 32 | 11 Gemini 54 |
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