James Duderstadt, born in 1942 in Fort Madison, is an American professor and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He has contributed to various academic fields and is known for his involvement in engineering education and leadership. His work has had a significant impact on the development of engineering programs and policies in the United States.
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Your next birthday is 328 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisDecember 5, 1942 Facts
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James Duderstadt belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Fort Madison
Educated At: California Institute of Technology | Yale University
Occupation: nuclear engineer | academic administrator
Employers: University of Michigan
Awards Received: Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award | National Medal of Technology and Innovation
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 December 5, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 5, 2025 |
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| Sun | 12 Sagittarius 56 | 13 Sagittarius 49 | 7 Pisces 14 |
| Moon | 10 Scorpio 2 | 24 Gemini 18 | 23 Scorpio 43 |
| Mercury | 15 Sagittarius 31 | 23 Scorpio 25 | 12 Aquarius 6 |
| Venus | 17 Sagittarius 39 | 6 Sagittarius 7 | 1 Aries 30 |
| Mars | 23 Scorpio 3 | 22 Sagittarius 48 | 22 Capricorn 42 |
| Jupiter | 24 Cancer 9 | 24 Cancer 13 | 15 Cancer 16 |
| Saturn | 9 Gemini 1 | 25 Pisces 7 | 6 Gemini 15 |
| Uranus | 2 Gemini 8 | 28 Taurus 52 | 0 Gemini 44 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 50 | 29 Pisces 22 | 1 Libra 20 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 5 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 5 Leo 26 |
| Rahu | 28 Leo 54 | 13 Pisces 33 | 24 Leo 30 |
| Ketu | 28 Aquarius 54 | 13 Virgo 33 | 24 Aquarius 30 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.James Duderstadt's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2026
