Moon Phase on March 16, 1996

On Saturday, March 16, 1996 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated and 26.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, March 16, 1996

Illumination12%
Moon age
26.3 days
New Moon
in 2.9 days

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Moon Data for March 16, 1996

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
11.5%
Moon age
26.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
366,314 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.

About the Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About March 16, 1996

What was the moon phase on March 16, 1996?

On Saturday, March 16, 1996 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 16, 1996?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, March 5, 1996 and Thursday, April 4, 1996.

Was there a new moon on March 16, 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 16, 1996?

The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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