Moon Phase on March 17, 1997
On Monday, March 17, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 65% illuminated and 8.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Monday, March 17, 1997
- Moon age
- 8.8 days
- Full Moon
- in 6.7 days
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Moon Data for March 17, 1997
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 64.6%
- Moon age
- 8.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 399,855 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About March 17, 1997
What was the moon phase on March 17, 1997?
On Monday, March 17, 1997 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 65% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 17, 1997?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, February 22, 1997 and Monday, March 24, 1997.
Was there a new moon on March 17, 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 17, 1997?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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