Derek Meddings was a British artist known for his significant contributions to the film industry as a special effects artist. Born on January 15, 1931, in London, he gained recognition for his talents and won an Academy Award for his outstanding achievements. Meddings' work is notable in various classic films, where his innovative effects helped shape modern cinematic storytelling. He passed away on September 10, 1995, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and technical skill in visual effects.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Derek
ruler of the people
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Derek Meddings belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: London
Place of Death: Cookham
Cause of Death: colorectal cancer
Occupation: artist
Employers: AP Films
Awards Received: Special Achievement Academy Award
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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 January 15, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 15, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 15, 2026 |
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| Sun | 24 Capricorn 23 | 25 Capricorn 20 | 29 Aries 27 |
| Moon | 16 Sagittarius 40 | 18 Sagittarius 0 | 27 Taurus 31 |
| Mercury | 6 Capricorn 14 | 21 Capricorn 27 | 13 Taurus 23 |
| Venus | 8 Sagittarius 54 | 27 Capricorn 27 | 23 Pisces 20 |
| Mars | 11 Leo 38 | 23 Capricorn 52 | 6 Leo 24 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 5 | 19 Cancer 25 | 13 Cancer 14 |
| Saturn | 15 Capricorn 40 | 27 Pisces 4 | 23 Capricorn 22 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 41 | 27 Taurus 38 | 16 Aries 8 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 24 | 29 Pisces 44 | 3 Virgo 9 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 42 | 3 Aquarius 10 | 18 Cancer 45 |
| Rahu | 18 Aries 50 | 11 Pisces 23 | 13 Aries 48 |
| Ketu | 18 Libra 50 | 11 Virgo 23 | 13 Libra 48 |
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