Wendell A. Mordy was an influential American atmospheric physicist born on April 28, 1920. He is best known as the founding director of the Desert Research Institute located in Reno, Nevada. His contributions to atmospheric science have had significant impact, particularly in desert environments. Mordy's leadership at the Institute helped foster advancements in research and education related to environmental science. He passed away on July 14, 2002, leaving behind a legacy in atmospheric physics and desert research.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 262 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 25 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Wendell
wanderer, traveler
Read Full Wendell Name AnalysisApril 28, 1920 Facts
Generation Group
Wendell A. Mordy belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Rock Island
Educated At: Pomona College | Stockholm University
Occupation: academic administrator | atmospheric scientist
Employers: Hawaii Agriculture Research Center | Desert Research Institute | Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions | Science Museum of Minnesota | University of Miami | University of Nevada, Reno | Stockholm University
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 April 28, 1920
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 28, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8 Taurus 7 | 8 Taurus 42 | 18 Leo 43 |
| Moon | 17 Virgo 59 | 22 Taurus 6 | 15 Cancer 17 |
| Mercury | 13 Aries 34 | 12 Aries 33 | 0 Leo 40 |
| Venus | 20 Aries 27 | 28 Pisces 57 | 29 Leo 28 |
| Mars | 28 Libra 11 | 4 Leo 34 | 15 Scorpio 31 |
| Jupiter | 8 Leo 48 | 20 Gemini 55 | 26 Leo 26 |
| Saturn | 5 Virgo 37 | 27 Pisces 32 | 12 Virgo 17 |
| Uranus | 4 Pisces 56 | 26 Taurus 12 | 4 Pisces 16 |
| Neptune | 8 Leo 46 | 1 Aries 1 | 11 Leo 33 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 57 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 8 Cancer 17 |
| Rahu | 16 Scorpio 5 | 25 Pisces 15 | 10 Scorpio 31 |
| Ketu | 16 Taurus 5 | 25 Virgo 15 | 10 Taurus 31 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
