Moon Phase on March 16, 2001
On Friday, March 16, 2001 the moon was a Last Quarter, 54% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 20:45 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Friday, March 16, 2001
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 8.6 days
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Moon Data for March 16, 2001
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.7%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 396,309 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 | 20:45 UTC | Mar 16, 8:45 PM 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 16, 2001
What was the moon phase on March 16, 2001?
On Friday, March 16, 2001 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 54% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 16, 2001?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, March 9, 2001 and Sunday, April 8, 2001.
Was there a new moon on March 16, 2001?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, February 23, 2001 and Sunday, March 25, 2001.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 16, 2001?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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