Sir Richard van der Riet Woolley was an English astronomer who became the Astronomer Royal. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was well known for his work during his lifetime. He was born on April 24, 1906, and passed away on December 24, 1986. He is recognized for his important scientific endeavors and achievements in the study of celestial bodies.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard van der Riet Woolley belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Weymouth
Place of Death: Somerset West
Educated At: Allhallows College | University of Cape Town | Gonville and Caius College
Occupation: astronomer
Employers: Cambridge Observatory
Awards Received: Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science | Fellow of the Royal Society | Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society | Knight Bachelor
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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 April 24, 1906
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 24, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 24, 2026 |
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| Sun | 3 Taurus 23 | 4 Taurus 19 | 28 Leo 28 |
| Moon | 12 Taurus 23 | 9 Leo 24 | 29 Virgo 5 |
| Mercury | 8 Aries 52 | 14 Aries 27 | 13 Leo 48 |
| Venus | 20 Taurus 39 | 0 Gemini 24 | 12 Libra 39 |
| Mars | 27 Taurus 5 | 11 Aries 22 | 16 Leo 38 |
| Jupiter | 7 Gemini 59 | 18 Cancer 4 | 4 Cancer 5 |
| Saturn | 12 Pisces 23 | 8 Aries 17 | 13 Pisces 10 |
| Uranus | 8 Capricorn 24 | 29 Taurus 56 | 4 Capricorn 40 |
| Neptune | 7 Cancer 58 | 3 Aries 2 | 11 Cancer 51 |
| Pluto | 21 Gemini 9 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 23 Gemini 35 |
| Rahu | 17 Leo 7 | 6 Pisces 9 | 10 Leo 46 |
| Ketu | 17 Aquarius 7 | 6 Virgo 9 | 10 Aquarius 46 |
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