Moon Phase on March 20, 1998

On Friday, March 20, 1998 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 58% illuminated and 21.4 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, March 20, 1998

Illumination58%
Moon age
21.4 days
Last Quarter
in 0.8 days

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Moon Data for March 20, 1998

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
58.4%
Moon age
21.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
393,109 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 Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About March 20, 1998

What was the moon phase on March 20, 1998?

On Friday, March 20, 1998 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 58% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 20, 1998?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, March 13, 1998 and Saturday, April 11, 1998.

Was there a new moon on March 20, 1998?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, February 26, 1998 and Saturday, March 28, 1998.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 20, 1998?

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

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