William A. Bassett is an American geophysicist, mineralogist, geochemist, and geologist born on August 3, 1931, in Brooklyn. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Amherst College in 1954, followed by a Master's degree and PhD from Columbia University in 1956 and 1959, respectively. He has worked at Brookhaven National Laboratory and held academic positions at the University of Rochester and Cornell University, where he is now Professor Emeritus. His research focuses on the behavior of minerals under extreme conditions and includes studies of hydrothermal systems and volcanic rock dating.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William A. Bassett belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Educated At: Amherst College | Columbia University
Occupation: mineralogist | university teacher
Spouses: Married since 1962
Children: 3
Employers: University of Rochester | Cornell University
Awards Received: Roebling Medal | Guggenheim Fellowship
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 August 3, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 3, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Leo 20 | 11 Leo 34 | 12 Scorpio 16 |
| Moon | 7 Aries 14 | 4 Sagittarius 57 | 13 Virgo 1 |
| Mercury | 7 Virgo 12 | 7 Leo 6 | 23 Scorpio 9 |
| Venus | 0 Leo 39 | 4 Cancer 3 | 27 Scorpio 29 |
| Mars | 1 Libra 13 | 27 Virgo 57 | 4 Sagittarius 26 |
| Jupiter | 3 Leo 41 | 12 Cancer 17 | 20 Leo 37 |
| Saturn | 18 Capricorn 43 | 1 Aries 26 | 18 Capricorn 30 |
| Uranus | 19 Aries 20 | 1 Gemini 1 | 16 Aries 23 |
| Neptune | 4 Virgo 35 | 1 Aries 56 | 7 Virgo 38 |
| Pluto | 20 Cancer 58 | 2 Aquarius 21 | 22 Cancer 8 |
| Rahu | 8 Aries 14 | 20 Pisces 7 | 3 Aries 16 |
| Ketu | 8 Libra 14 | 20 Virgo 7 | 3 Libra 16 |
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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.William A. Bassett's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025
