William Houlder Zachariasen, commonly known as W. H. Zachariasen, was a prominent Norwegian-American physicist born on February 5, 1906, and he passed away on December 24, 1979. He is well-known for his specialization in X-ray crystallography, particularly noted for his significant contributions to understanding the structure of glass. His work has had a lasting impact in the field of physics and materials science, influencing various applications and theoretical approaches.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Langesund
Place of Death: Santa Fe
Educated At: University of Oslo
Occupation: geochemist | crystallographer | physicist
Employers: University of Oslo | University of Chicago
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 5, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 5, 2026 |
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| Sun | 15 Aquarius 45 | 16 Aquarius 39 | 13 Gemini 51 |
| Moon | 29 Gemini 15 | 0 Libra 42 | 23 Scorpio 32 |
| Mercury | 4 Aquarius 44 | 27 Aquarius 22 | 9 Gemini 37 |
| Venus | 13 Aquarius 36 | 23 Aquarius 46 | 11 Cancer 44 |
| Mars | 0 Aries 21 | 10 Aquarius 13 | 25 Gemini 45 |
| Jupiter | 26 Taurus 33 | 16 Cancer 53 | 17 Gemini 24 |
| Saturn | 3 Pisces 30 | 29 Pisces 0 | 15 Pisces 7 |
| Uranus | 6 Capricorn 38 | 27 Taurus 28 | 7 Capricorn 23 |
| Neptune | 8 Cancer 5 | 0 Aries 15 | 9 Cancer 8 |
| Pluto | 20 Gemini 52 | 3 Aquarius 50 | 22 Gemini 2 |
| Rahu | 21 Leo 15 | 10 Pisces 17 | 14 Leo 54 |
| Ketu | 21 Aquarius 15 | 10 Virgo 17 | 14 Aquarius 54 |
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