Howard V. Gimbel is a Canadian ophthalmologist and educator born on January 17, 1934. He is recognized for co-inventing the continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) technique vital for modern cataract surgery alongside Thomas Neuhann. In addition to his medical career, he holds the position of university professor, serves as a senior editor, and is an amateur musician. His contributions to ophthalmology and education have influenced both clinical practice and surgical techniques.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 225 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Edmonton (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Howard
brave guardian, watchful protector
Read Full Howard Name AnalysisJanuary 17, 1934 Facts
Generation Group
Howard Gimbel belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Calgary
Educated At: Walla Walla University
Occupation: ophthalmologist | university teacher | surgeon | physician
Awards Received: FRCSC | AOE | FACS | CABES
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 17, 1934
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Capricorn 0 | 27 Capricorn 40 | 29 Aries 1 |
| Moon | 27 Aquarius 54 | 15 Capricorn 53 | 6 Cancer 14 |
| Mercury | 25 Capricorn 30 | 25 Capricorn 11 | 7 Aries 0 |
| Venus | 23 Aquarius 31 | 0 Aquarius 20 | 12 Pisces 46 |
| Mars | 16 Aquarius 16 | 25 Capricorn 39 | 27 Aries 51 |
| Jupiter | 22 Libra 16 | 19 Cancer 7 | 16 Libra 36 |
| Saturn | 16 Aquarius 25 | 27 Pisces 16 | 26 Aquarius 22 |
| Uranus | 23 Aries 34 | 27 Taurus 36 | 27 Aries 28 |
| Neptune | 12 Virgo 4 | 29 Pisces 47 | 9 Virgo 51 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 34 | 3 Aquarius 14 | 22 Cancer 33 |
| Rahu | 20 Aquarius 41 | 11 Pisces 16 | 15 Aquarius 48 |
| Ketu | 20 Leo 41 | 11 Virgo 16 | 15 Leo 48 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Howard Gimbel's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2026
