Moon Phase on March 5, 2002
On Tuesday, March 5, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 56% illuminated and 21.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, March 5, 2002
- Moon age
- 21.6 days
- Last Quarter
- in 0.6 days
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Moon Data for March 5, 2002
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 56.1%
- Moon age
- 21.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 380,205 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 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 5, 2002
What was the moon phase on March 5, 2002?
On Tuesday, March 5, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 56% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 5, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 and Thursday, March 28, 2002.
Was there a new moon on March 5, 2002?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, February 12, 2002 and Thursday, March 14, 2002.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 5, 2002?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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