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
Read Full William Name AnalysisAugust 3, 1931 Facts
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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
Ephemeris for August 3, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 3, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 3, 2024 |
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| Sun | 10 Leo 20 | 11 Leo 48 | 11 Scorpio 16 |
| Moon | 7 Aries 14 | 2 Leo 23 | 28 Leo 44 |
| Mercury | 7 Virgo 12 | 4 Virgo 0 | 21 Scorpio 37 |
| Venus | 0 Leo 39 | 28 Leo 15 | 26 Scorpio 14 |
| Mars | 1 Libra 13 | 9 Gemini 25 | 3 Sagittarius 43 |
| Jupiter | 3 Leo 41 | 14 Gemini 52 | 20 Leo 31 |
| Saturn | 18 Capricorn 43 | 18 Pisces 22 | 18 Capricorn 26 |
| Uranus | 19 Aries 20 | 26 Taurus 56 | 16 Aries 25 |
| Neptune | 4 Virgo 35 | 29 Pisces 39 | 7 Virgo 37 |
| Pluto | 20 Cancer 58 | 0 Aquarius 35 | 22 Cancer 8 |
| Rahu | 8 Aries 14 | 9 Aries 27 | 3 Aries 19 |
| Ketu | 8 Libra 14 | 9 Libra 27 | 3 Libra 19 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.William A. Bassett's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 30 May, 2024 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 18 August, 2024 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 August, 2024 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 07 October, 2024 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 06 November, 2024 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 16 December, 2024
