Moon Phase on March 12, 1996
On Tuesday, March 12, 1996 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 17:15 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, March 12, 1996
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- New Moon
- in 6.9 days
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Moon Data for March 12, 1996
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 52.6%
- Moon age
- 21.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 372,059 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 17:15 UTC | Mar 12, 5:15 PM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About March 12, 1996
What was the moon phase on March 12, 1996?
On Tuesday, March 12, 1996 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 12, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, March 5, 1996 and Thursday, April 4, 1996.
Was there a new moon on March 12, 1996?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, February 18, 1996 and Tuesday, March 19, 1996.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 12, 1996?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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