John H. Schmertmann is a prominent American civil engineer specializing in geotechnics, born on December 2, 1928, in New York City. He earned his Bachelor's degree from MIT in 1950 and a Master's from Northwestern University in 1952, followed by a Ph.D. in 1962. He had a significant academic career at the University of Florida, where he is now Professor Emeritus. Among his contributions to geotechnical engineering, he introduced a new method for estimating the soil stiffness modulus via cone penetration testing in 1970. He has received various awards and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
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Your next birthday is 335 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John H. Schmertmann belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Northwestern University
Occupation: engineer
Children: 4
Employers: Moran, Proctor, Mueser and Rutledge | US Army Corps of Engineers | University of Florida | Schmertmann & Crapps Consulting Geotechnical Engineers
Awards Received: Collingwood Prize | State of the Arts Award | Middlebrooks Prize | Lifetime Achievement Award | Norman Medal
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Ephemeris for December 2, 1928
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Sagittarius 18 | 10 Sagittarius 46 | 18 Pisces 39 |
| Moon | 23 Leo 0 | 8 Taurus 43 | 28 Aquarius 28 |
| Mercury | 1 Sagittarius 35 | 21 Scorpio 26 | 21 Aquarius 53 |
| Venus | 18 Capricorn 45 | 2 Sagittarius 21 | 0 Taurus 54 |
| Mars | 6 Cancer 18 | 20 Sagittarius 34 | 29 Gemini 33 |
| Jupiter | 1 Taurus 17 | 24 Cancer 26 | 8 Taurus 29 |
| Saturn | 20 Sagittarius 35 | 25 Pisces 5 | 0 Capricorn 3 |
| Uranus | 3 Aries 30 | 28 Taurus 59 | 6 Aries 16 |
| Neptune | 1 Virgo 24 | 29 Pisces 22 | 29 Leo 30 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 1 | 1 Aquarius 56 | 16 Cancer 18 |
| Rahu | 29 Taurus 49 | 13 Pisces 43 | 24 Taurus 40 |
| Ketu | 29 Scorpio 49 | 13 Virgo 43 | 24 Scorpio 40 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.John H. Schmertmann's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2025
