J. Allen Hynek was an American astronomer, writer, physicist, and astrobiologist. He was known for his work in the field of UFO studies and played a significant role in the investigation of unidentified flying objects. Hynek developed the 'Close Encounter' classification system and served as a scientific advisor to the United States Air Force regarding UFOs. His contributions to astronomy and his later work in UFO research make him a notable figure in both fields.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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May 1, 1910 Facts
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J. Allen Hynek belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Place of Death: Scottsdale
Cause of Death: brain cancer
Educated At: Crane High School | University of Chicago
Occupation: ufologist | academic | university teacher | astrophysicist | physicist | writer | astronomer | scientist
Children: Joel Hynek
Employers: Ohio University | Northwestern University | Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory | Yerkes Observatory | Harvard 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 May 1, 1910
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10 Taurus 28 | 11 Taurus 22 | 1 Virgo 38 |
| Moon | 0 Aquarius 30 | 11 Scorpio 31 | 6 Taurus 58 |
| Mercury | 1 Gemini 11 | 27 Aries 23 | 28 Virgo 16 |
| Venus | 24 Pisces 28 | 9 Gemini 12 | 7 Leo 55 |
| Mars | 29 Gemini 56 | 16 Aries 56 | 12 Virgo 30 |
| Jupiter | 5 Libra 47 | 19 Cancer 2 | 13 Libra 29 |
| Saturn | 28 Aries 35 | 9 Aries 7 | 7 Taurus 8 |
| Uranus | 25 Capricorn 12 | 0 Gemini 20 | 21 Capricorn 46 |
| Neptune | 16 Cancer 51 | 3 Aries 17 | 20 Cancer 36 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 20 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 27 Gemini 44 |
| Rahu | 29 Taurus 22 | 5 Pisces 46 | 23 Taurus 13 |
| Ketu | 29 Scorpio 22 | 5 Virgo 46 | 23 Scorpio 13 |
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