Gregory Benford is an American science fiction writer, born in Mobile, Alabama, on December 30, 1941. He is also an accomplished astronomer and physicist. Benford received the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1980, highlighting his contributions to the genre. His work often explores complex scientific themes and is well-regarded within the science fiction community.
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Your next birthday is 239 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Gregory
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Gregory Benford belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Mobile
Educated At: University of Oklahoma | University of California, San Diego
Occupation: science fiction writer | novelist | university teacher | physicist | writer | astronomer
Employers: University of California, Irvine | University of California, San Diego
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Physical Society | Nebula Award for Best Novelette | Ditmar Award | Premio Gigamesh | Nebula Award for Best Novel
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 30, 1941
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 30, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 30, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Aquarius 29 | 10 Aquarius 51 | 5 Taurus 7 |
| Moon | 18 Pisces 49 | 11 Cancer 59 | 26 Aries 16 |
| Mercury | 23 Aquarius 44 | 17 Aquarius 16 | 23 Aries 38 |
| Venus | 21 Capricorn 3 | 16 Aquarius 37 | 6 Taurus 48 |
| Mars | 17 Sagittarius 32 | 5 Aquarius 45 | 16 Aquarius 2 |
| Jupiter | 7 Taurus 10 | 17 Cancer 30 | 22 Taurus 41 |
| Saturn | 8 Taurus 30 | 28 Pisces 25 | 16 Taurus 30 |
| Uranus | 22 Taurus 9 | 27 Taurus 28 | 24 Taurus 57 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 25 | 0 Aries 6 | 25 Virgo 21 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 2 | 3 Aquarius 39 | 2 Leo 3 |
| Rahu | 4 Libra 35 | 10 Pisces 35 | 0 Libra 5 |
| Ketu | 4 Aries 35 | 10 Virgo 35 | 0 Aries 5 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Gregory Benford's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 07 December, 2026
