Ray Copeland was an American trumpeter, university professor, and jazz musician. He was born on July 17, 1926, in Norfolk, Virginia, and became known for his contributions to jazz music. Throughout his career, he engaged in various musical projects and academic endeavors. His life came to an end on May 18, 1984, in Sunderland, Massachusetts, leaving behind a legacy in the jazz community.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ray
ray of light, beam of light
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Generation Group
Ray Copeland belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Norfolk
Place of Death: Sunderland
Educated At: Boys and Girls High School
Occupation: music teacher | jazz musician | trumpeter | university teacher
Employers: Hampshire College
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 July 17, 1926
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Cancer 18 | 25 Cancer 19 | 0 Scorpio 29 |
| Moon | 19 Libra 3 | 20 Aries 30 | 16 Gemini 7 |
| Mercury | 19 Leo 16 | 15 Leo 33 | 21 Scorpio 21 |
| Venus | 22 Gemini 8 | 14 Gemini 33 | 23 Libra 29 |
| Mars | 21 Aries 23 | 17 Virgo 36 | 14 Taurus 55 |
| Jupiter | 25 Aquarius 32 | 8 Cancer 35 | 17 Aquarius 24 |
| Saturn | 19 Scorpio 58 | 1 Aries 48 | 25 Scorpio 50 |
| Uranus | 29 Pisces 23 | 0 Gemini 27 | 26 Pisces 13 |
| Neptune | 23 Leo 23 | 2 Aries 7 | 26 Leo 37 |
| Pluto | 14 Cancer 32 | 2 Aquarius 45 | 15 Cancer 56 |
| Rahu | 15 Cancer 50 | 21 Pisces 1 | 10 Cancer 35 |
| Ketu | 15 Capricorn 50 | 21 Virgo 1 | 10 Capricorn 35 |
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