Moon Phase on March 31, 2002

On Sunday, March 31, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 17.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Sunday, March 31, 2002

Illumination89%
Moon age
17.9 days
Last Quarter
in 4.1 days

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Moon Data for March 31, 2002

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
89.3%
Moon age
17.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
366,262 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 31, 2002

What was the moon phase on March 31, 2002?

On Sunday, March 31, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 31, 2002?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, March 28, 2002 and Saturday, April 27, 2002.

Was there a new moon on March 31, 2002?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, March 14, 2002 and Friday, April 12, 2002.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 31, 2002?

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

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