Moon Phase on March 12, 1989
On Sunday, March 12, 1989 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 30% illuminated and 5.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Sunday, March 12, 1989
- Moon age
- 5.4 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.9 days
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Moon Data for March 12, 1989
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 29.5%
- Moon age
- 5.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 371,523 km
Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.
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About the Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About March 12, 1989
What was the moon phase on March 12, 1989?
On Sunday, March 12, 1989 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 30% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 12, 1989?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, February 20, 1989 and Wednesday, March 22, 1989.
Was there a new moon on March 12, 1989?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, March 7, 1989 and Thursday, April 6, 1989.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 12, 1989?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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