Richard Keith Downey (born January 26, 1927) is a prominent Canadian agricultural scientist celebrated for his contributions to plant breeding. He played a crucial role in the development of canola, transforming rapeseed into this now-ubiquitous crop. His innovative research at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has earned him the title of the 'Father of Canola,' highlighting his significant impact on agricultural science and crop production.
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Time Zone - America/Regina (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard Keith Downey belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Saskatoon
Educated At: Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Cornell University
Occupation: biologist
Employers: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of Canada | Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
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Ephemeris for January 26, 1927
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 26, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for January 26, 2024 |
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| Sun | 5 Aquarius 51 | 6 Aquarius 18 | 12 Taurus 20 |
| Moon | 13 Scorpio 37 | 17 Leo 51 | 13 Gemini 15 |
| Mercury | 4 Aquarius 37 | 16 Capricorn 7 | 25 Aries 5 |
| Venus | 21 Aquarius 42 | 4 Capricorn 13 | 20 Gemini 4 |
| Mars | 17 Taurus 29 | 16 Capricorn 40 | 9 Cancer 50 |
| Jupiter | 1 Pisces 49 | 6 Taurus 45 | 24 Pisces 13 |
| Saturn | 6 Sagittarius 2 | 5 Pisces 49 | 6 Sagittarius 28 |
| Uranus | 26 Pisces 38 | 19 Taurus 6 | 1 Aries 44 |
| Neptune | 26 Leo 8 | 25 Pisces 37 | 24 Leo 12 |
| Pluto | 14 Cancer 27 | 0 Aquarius 11 | 14 Cancer 3 |
| Rahu | 5 Cancer 36 | 19 Aries 30 | 0 Cancer 28 |
| Ketu | 5 Capricorn 36 | 19 Libra 30 | 0 Capricorn 28 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Richard Keith Downey's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 29 July, 2024 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 29 July, 2024 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 17 October, 2024 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 06 December, 2024 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 16 December, 2024
