Moon Phase on March 15, 1997
On Saturday, March 15, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 45% illuminated and 6.9 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Saturday, March 15, 1997
- Moon age
- 6.9 days
- First Quarter
- in 0.5 days
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Moon Data for March 15, 1997
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 45.0%
- Moon age
- 6.9 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 390,570 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 15, 1997
What was the moon phase on March 15, 1997?
On Saturday, March 15, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 15, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, February 22, 1997 and Monday, March 24, 1997.
Was there a new moon on March 15, 1997?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, March 9, 1997 and Monday, April 7, 1997.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 15, 1997?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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