Sun Ra, born Herman Poole Blount on May 22, 1914, was an American musician, poet, composer, and philosopher. He is known for his avant-garde jazz style and for his unique philosophy regarding music and the cosmos, which he often integrated into his performances and compositions. Sun Ra’s eclectic works and strong theatrical presence made him a significant figure in the music world until his passing on May 30, 1993.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Sun
The celestial body that provides light and warmth to Earth.
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Sun Ra belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Birmingham
Place of Death: Birmingham
Cause of Death: pneumonia
Educated At: Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University | A. H. Parker High School
Occupation: jazz musician | synthesizer player | philosopher | music arranger | instrumentalist | music director | keyboardist | bandleader | pianist | conductor | poet | composer | writer | actor
Awards Received: NEA Jazz Masters
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Ephemeris for May 22, 1914
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Gemini 46 | 1 Gemini 53 | 17 Virgo 10 |
| Moon | 4 Taurus 29 | 0 Aries 56 | 25 Taurus 3 |
| Mercury | 7 Gemini 16 | 23 Taurus 3 | 26 Virgo 44 |
| Venus | 25 Gemini 47 | 16 Aries 22 | 3 Scorpio 22 |
| Mars | 10 Leo 44 | 16 Leo 13 | 17 Libra 31 |
| Jupiter | 21 Aquarius 24 | 25 Gemini 57 | 13 Aquarius 25 |
| Saturn | 19 Gemini 30 | 29 Pisces 43 | 1 Cancer 55 |
| Uranus | 11 Aquarius 34 | 27 Taurus 36 | 8 Aquarius 12 |
| Neptune | 26 Cancer 0 | 1 Aries 40 | 29 Cancer 41 |
| Pluto | 29 Gemini 55 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 2 Cancer 8 |
| Rahu | 10 Pisces 53 | 23 Pisces 59 | 5 Pisces 1 |
| Ketu | 10 Virgo 53 | 23 Virgo 59 | 5 Virgo 1 |
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