Samuel Ejikeme Okoye was a notable Nigerian astrophysicist born on July 26, 1939, in Amawbia, Anambra State, Nigeria. He achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first black African to earn a doctorate degree in Radio Astronomy. His work contributed to advancements in astrophysics and inspired future generations of scientists in Africa. Okoye's legacy remains impactful in the fields of astronomy and education.
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Time Zone - Africa/Lagos (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Samuel
God has heard
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Samuel Okoye belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Umuahia
Place of Death: London
Educated At: Churchill College | Government Secondary School, Owerri | University of Cambridge
Occupation: astrophysicist | physicist | writer
Employers: University of Ibadan | University of Nigeria
Awards Received: Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 26, 2025 |
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| Sun | 2 Leo 33 | 3 Leo 43 | 26 Libra 9 |
| Moon | 8 Sagittarius 20 | 24 Leo 29 | 29 Capricorn 50 |
| Mercury | 24 Leo 8 | 12 Leo 54 | 13 Scorpio 52 |
| Venus | 21 Cancer 14 | 24 Gemini 34 | 7 Scorpio 55 |
| Mars | 28 Capricorn 43 | 22 Virgo 54 | 12 Aquarius 8 |
| Jupiter | 8 Aries 43 | 10 Cancer 31 | 0 Aries 51 |
| Saturn | 1 Taurus 6 | 1 Aries 40 | 28 Aries 5 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 32 | 0 Gemini 46 | 20 Taurus 55 |
| Neptune | 21 Virgo 19 | 2 Aries 2 | 24 Virgo 16 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 7 | 2 Aquarius 33 | 2 Leo 52 |
| Rahu | 3 Scorpio 56 | 20 Pisces 33 | 29 Libra 23 |
| Ketu | 3 Taurus 56 | 20 Virgo 33 | 29 Aries 23 |
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