Horace Winchell Magoun was an American neuroanatomist and neuroscientist known for his contributions to neurophysiology and neuroanatomy. He is particularly recognized for discovering the influence of the reticular formation on the activity of the cerebral cortex. Born on June 23, 1907, in Philadelphia, he made significant advancements in the understanding of brain function throughout his career. Magoun passed away on March 6, 1991, in Santa Monica.
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Meaning of the name - Horace
timekeeper, guardian of the hour
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Place of Birth: Philadelphia
Place of Death: Santa Monica
Occupation: neuroscientist | physiologist | university teacher | physician
Employers: Northwestern University | University of California, Los Angeles
Awards Received: Karl Spencer Lashley Award | Ralph W. Gerard Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 23, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 23, 2026 |
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| Sun | 1 Cancer 3 | 2 Cancer 15 | 26 Libra 9 |
| Moon | 0 Sagittarius 10 | 23 Libra 4 | 17 Aries 39 |
| Mercury | 26 Cancer 10 | 24 Cancer 52 | 20 Scorpio 10 |
| Venus | 8 Gemini 40 | 11 Leo 52 | 5 Scorpio 32 |
| Mars | 16 Capricorn 47 | 26 Taurus 20 | 4 Aquarius 12 |
| Jupiter | 17 Cancer 23 | 28 Cancer 38 | 10 Leo 46 |
| Saturn | 27 Pisces 42 | 13 Aries 42 | 22 Pisces 15 |
| Uranus | 11 Capricorn 5 | 3 Gemini 21 | 9 Capricorn 8 |
| Neptune | 11 Cancer 56 | 4 Aries 21 | 14 Cancer 53 |
| Pluto | 23 Gemini 27 | 5 Aquarius 0 | 24 Gemini 42 |
| Rahu | 24 Cancer 36 | 2 Pisces 58 | 18 Cancer 18 |
| Ketu | 24 Capricorn 36 | 2 Virgo 58 | 18 Capricorn 18 |
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