Mehmet Karaca is a prominent academic known for his role as the rector of Istanbul Technical University (ITU). Born on September 17, 1957, in Istanbul, he specializes in geology and climate sciences. Karaca has held various academic positions at ITU since 1992, including a full professorship in Climate and Marine Sciences since 1997. He earned multiple degrees from ITU and UCLA, focusing on atmospheric and oceanic sciences. His research interests include climate change, disaster management, and air quality. He is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Geophysical Union.
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Meaning of the name - Mehmet
praised, worthy of praise
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Generation Group
Mehmet Karaca belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Istanbul
Educated At: Istanbul Technical University
Occupation: Rector of Istanbul Technical University, Professor
Employers: Istanbul Technical University
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 September 17, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 17, 2025 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24 Virgo 31 | 25 Virgo 3 | 2 Sagittarius 9 | 
| Moon | 1 Cancer 5 | 6 Leo 20 | 10 Capricorn 12 | 
| Mercury | 11 Virgo 19 | 28 Virgo 43 | 19 Sagittarius 18 | 
| Venus | 4 Scorpio 3 | 27 Leo 47 | 19 Capricorn 9 | 
| Mars | 25 Virgo 49 | 26 Libra 55 | 10 Scorpio 38 | 
| Jupiter | 8 Libra 9 | 20 Cancer 39 | 22 Libra 26 | 
| Saturn | 9 Sagittarius 10 | 28 Pisces 40 | 15 Sagittarius 27 | 
| Uranus | 10 Leo 6 | 1 Gemini 25 | 11 Leo 39 | 
| Neptune | 0 Scorpio 59 | 0 Aries 54 | 3 Scorpio 24 | 
| Pluto | 0 Virgo 57 | 1 Aquarius 31 | 2 Virgo 17 | 
| Rahu | 12 Scorpio 57 | 17 Pisces 44 | 9 Scorpio 21 | 
| Ketu | 12 Taurus 57 | 17 Virgo 44 | 9 Taurus 21 | 
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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.Mehmet Karaca's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Sun 
 Exact: 01 April, 2025
- Ketu conjunction Mars 
 Exact: 11 April, 2025
- Saturn opposition Mars 
 Exact: 21 April, 2025
- Ketu conjunction Sun 
 Exact: 01 May, 2025
- Jupiter conjunction Moon 
 Exact: 20 June, 2025
- Jupiter trine Venus 
 Exact: 30 June, 2025
- Mars conjunction Sun 
 Exact: 30 July, 2025
- Mars conjunction Mars 
 Exact: 30 July, 2025
- Jupiter trine Rahu 
 Exact: 09 August, 2025
- Mars conjunction Jupiter 
 Exact: 19 August, 2025
- Mars conjunction Venus 
 Exact: 28 September, 2025
- Saturn opposition Mars 
 Exact: 18 October, 2025
- Mars aspects Moon 
 Exact: 07 November, 2025
- Mars conjunction Saturn 
 Exact: 17 November, 2025
- Mars opposition Moon 
 Exact: 17 December, 2025