Harvey Washington Banks was a significant figure in the fields of physics and astronomy, serving as a professor at Howard University. He made history as the first African American to earn a doctorate specifically in astronomy, paving the way for future generations in a predominantly white field. His contributions to education and research in astronomy highlight the importance of diversity in academia and the sciences, especially during a time when such accomplishments were rare for African Americans.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Harvey
battle-worthy, strong warrior
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Harvey Washington Banks belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Atlantic City
Educated At: Howard University | Georgetown University
Occupation: scientist
Employers: Delaware State University | Howard University | Georgetown University
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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 February 7, 1923
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 7, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 7, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Aquarius 55 | 18 Aquarius 56 | 29 Taurus 36 |
| Moon | 9 Scorpio 0 | 28 Libra 48 | 6 Leo 11 |
| Mercury | 29 Capricorn 34 | 1 Pisces 20 | 10 Gemini 13 |
| Venus | 1 Capricorn 8 | 26 Aquarius 36 | 0 Taurus 6 |
| Mars | 12 Aries 34 | 11 Aquarius 59 | 23 Gemini 56 |
| Jupiter | 17 Scorpio 38 | 16 Cancer 40 | 11 Scorpio 46 |
| Saturn | 20 Libra 42 | 29 Pisces 14 | 14 Libra 36 |
| Uranus | 12 Pisces 7 | 27 Taurus 28 | 17 Pisces 8 |
| Neptune | 16 Leo 45 | 0 Aries 19 | 15 Leo 32 |
| Pluto | 9 Cancer 26 | 3 Aquarius 54 | 9 Cancer 43 |
| Rahu | 22 Virgo 20 | 10 Pisces 10 | 16 Virgo 53 |
| Ketu | 22 Pisces 20 | 10 Virgo 10 | 16 Pisces 53 |
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