Moon Phase on March 8, 2005

On Tuesday, March 8, 2005 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated and 27.4 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, March 8, 2005

Illumination5%
Moon age
27.4 days
New Moon
in 1.9 days

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Moon Data for March 8, 2005

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
5.1%
Moon age
27.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
363,309 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.

About the Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About March 8, 2005

What was the moon phase on March 8, 2005?

On Tuesday, March 8, 2005 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 5% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 8, 2005?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, February 24, 2005 and Friday, March 25, 2005.

Was there a new moon on March 8, 2005?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 and Thursday, March 10, 2005.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 8, 2005?

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

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