Ted Koppel is an American journalist and news broadcaster, born on February 8, 1940, in Nelson, Lancashire, United Kingdom. He is known for his work in journalism, particularly as a prominent news anchor.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 243 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ted
wealthy guardian, wealthy protector
Read Full Ted Name AnalysisFebruary 8, 1940 Facts
Generation Group
Ted Koppel belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Nelson
Educated At: McBurney School | Syracuse University | Abbotsholme School | Stanford University
Occupation: journalist | news presenter | writer
Spouses: Grace Anne Dorney Koppel
Children: Andrea Koppel
Awards Received: Great Immigrants Award | Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award | Orwell Award | George Polk Award
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 February 8, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 18 Aquarius 35 | 19 Aquarius 44 | 13 Taurus 51 |
| Moon | 20 Aquarius 27 | 8 Scorpio 23 | 10 Aries 23 |
| Mercury | 24 Aquarius 25 | 2 Pisces 43 | 25 Aries 43 |
| Venus | 25 Pisces 29 | 27 Aquarius 35 | 28 Gemini 12 |
| Mars | 24 Aries 10 | 12 Aquarius 36 | 21 Gemini 29 |
| Jupiter | 7 Aries 21 | 16 Cancer 36 | 27 Aries 12 |
| Saturn | 26 Aries 10 | 29 Pisces 19 | 5 Taurus 46 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 3 | 27 Taurus 28 | 21 Taurus 31 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 3 | 0 Aries 21 | 22 Virgo 58 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 24 | 3 Aquarius 56 | 0 Leo 43 |
| Rahu | 23 Libra 30 | 10 Pisces 7 | 18 Libra 57 |
| Ketu | 23 Aries 30 | 10 Virgo 7 | 18 Aries 57 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ted Koppel's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2026
