Moon Phase on March 16, 2005
On Wednesday, March 16, 2005 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 38% illuminated and 6.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
- Moon age
- 6.2 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.3 days
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Moon Data for March 16, 2005
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 37.6%
- Moon age
- 6.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 397,388 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About March 16, 2005
What was the moon phase on March 16, 2005?
On Wednesday, March 16, 2005 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 38% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 16, 2005?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, February 24, 2005 and Friday, March 25, 2005.
Was there a new moon on March 16, 2005?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, March 10, 2005 and Friday, April 8, 2005.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 16, 2005?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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