Moon Phase on March 21, 1998
On Saturday, March 21, 1998 the moon was a Last Quarter, 48% illuminated and 22.3 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 07:38 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Saturday, March 21, 1998
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- New Moon
- in 6.6 days
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Moon Data for March 21, 1998
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 48.3%
- Moon age
- 22.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 387,780 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 | 07:38 UTC | Mar 21, 7:38 AM 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 21, 1998
What was the moon phase on March 21, 1998?
On Saturday, March 21, 1998 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 48% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 21, 1998?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, March 13, 1998 and Saturday, April 11, 1998.
Was there a new moon on March 21, 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 21, 1998?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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