David Fanning, born February 27, 1956, is a prominent Irish broadcaster, DJ, rock journalist, film critic, and author. He hosts The Dave Fanning Show on RTÉ 2fm and contributes to various RTÉ Radio 1 programs. Known for his long-standing friendship with U2, he often premieres their singles. Fanning has received numerous accolades, including multiple 'Best DJ' awards and a special IRMA award. Recognized for his influence on music broadcasting in Ireland, he has been described as a legendary figure in the industry.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 267 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Dublin (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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Generation Group
David Fanning belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Dublin
Educated At: University College Dublin
Occupation: film critic | television presenter
Employers: RTÉ
Awards Received: Best DJ from various publications | Jacob's Award in 1980 | IRMA Special Industry Award in 1991 | Dublin Lord Mayor's Award in 2012 | UCD Music Society Award in 2014 | Inducted into the Irish Radio Hall of Fame in 2016 | Won four Meteor Music Awards for Best DJ
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 February 27, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 27, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 27, 2026 |
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| Sun | 7 Pisces 52 | 8 Pisces 54 | 16 Taurus 53 |
| Moon | 26 Virgo 54 | 18 Cancer 16 | 7 Aries 31 |
| Mercury | 12 Aquarius 1 | 22 Pisces 26 | 6 Gemini 49 |
| Venus | 19 Aries 8 | 21 Pisces 21 | 29 Gemini 35 |
| Mars | 29 Sagittarius 8 | 27 Aquarius 33 | 14 Aquarius 10 |
| Jupiter | 24 Leo 50 | 15 Cancer 19 | 21 Leo 54 |
| Saturn | 3 Sagittarius 6 | 1 Aries 27 | 0 Sagittarius 59 |
| Uranus | 28 Cancer 51 | 27 Taurus 42 | 28 Cancer 41 |
| Neptune | 0 Scorpio 13 | 0 Aries 59 | 28 Libra 33 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 6 | 4 Aquarius 29 | 26 Leo 5 |
| Rahu | 13 Sagittarius 2 | 9 Pisces 7 | 9 Sagittarius 20 |
| Ketu | 13 Gemini 2 | 9 Virgo 7 | 9 Gemini 20 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
David Fanning's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2026
