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.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 351 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Zurich (1:0 E)
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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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 19 Cancer 39 | 20 Cancer 8 | 17 Virgo 17 |
| Moon | 7 Taurus 2 | 22 Gemini 33 | 16 Cancer 49 |
| Mercury | 11 Leo 12 | 21 Cancer 5 | 17 Virgo 26 |
| Venus | 18 Gemini 56 | 3 Virgo 2 | 1 Virgo 49 |
| Mars | 0 Cancer 54 | 9 Gemini 38 | 10 Leo 3 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 33 | 2 Leo 40 | 27 Cancer 4 |
| Saturn | 29 Pisces 52 | 14 Aries 26 | 27 Pisces 11 |
| Uranus | 16 Virgo 37 | 4 Gemini 16 | 19 Virgo 55 |
| Neptune | 19 Scorpio 30 | 4 Aries 24 | 19 Scorpio 50 |
| Pluto | 16 Virgo 21 | 4 Aquarius 37 | 18 Virgo 14 |
| Rahu | 22 Taurus 27 | 1 Pisces 58 | 19 Taurus 16 |
| Ketu | 22 Scorpio 27 | 1 Virgo 58 | 19 Scorpio 16 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Frédéric Merkt's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2026
