Frédéric Merkt (b. July 12, 1966) is a Swiss chemist specializing in physical chemistry and a professor at ETH Zurich. He earned his chemistry diploma at ETH Zurich in 1988 and completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge in 1992. After a postdoctoral stint at various institutions, including Stanford University, he became an assistant professor in 1995 and a full professor in 1999. Merkt's research focuses on the electronic structure and dynamics of molecules and atoms, utilizing high-resolution spectroscopy. He has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to science.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 3 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Zurich (1:0 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Frederic
peaceful ruler, powerful ruler
Read Full Frederic Name AnalysisJuly 12, 1966 Facts
Generation Group
Frédéric Merkt belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Neuchâtel
Educated At: ETH Zürich | University of Cambridge
Occupation: university teacher | chemist
Employers: ETH Zurich
Awards Received: William F. Meggers Award | Fellow of the Optical Society | Kołos Medal | Otto Bayer Award | Carus medal | Berlin-Brandenburg Academy 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 July 12, 1966
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 12, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 12, 2024 |
---|---|---|---|
Sun | 19 Cancer 39 | 20 Cancer 35 | 15 Virgo 21 |
Moon | 7 Taurus 2 | 4 Libra 22 | 19 Gemini 39 |
Mercury | 11 Leo 12 | 15 Leo 24 | 13 Virgo 38 |
Venus | 18 Gemini 56 | 0 Leo 58 | 29 Leo 21 |
Mars | 0 Cancer 54 | 24 Taurus 8 | 8 Leo 47 |
Jupiter | 14 Cancer 33 | 10 Gemini 38 | 26 Cancer 43 |
Saturn | 29 Pisces 52 | 19 Pisces 12 | 27 Pisces 20 |
Uranus | 16 Virgo 37 | 26 Taurus 14 | 19 Virgo 47 |
Neptune | 19 Scorpio 30 | 29 Pisces 54 | 19 Scorpio 48 |
Pluto | 16 Virgo 21 | 1 Aquarius 6 | 18 Virgo 9 |
Rahu | 22 Taurus 27 | 10 Aries 37 | 19 Taurus 23 |
Ketu | 22 Scorpio 27 | 10 Libra 37 | 19 Scorpio 23 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Frédéric Merkt's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025