Moon Phase on March 22, 2006
On Wednesday, March 22, 2006 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.8 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 19:11 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- New Moon
- in 6.9 days
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Moon Data for March 22, 2006
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 53.4%
- Moon age
- 21.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 380,043 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 | 19:11 UTC | Mar 22, 7:11 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 22, 2006
What was the moon phase on March 22, 2006?
On Wednesday, March 22, 2006 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 22, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 and Thursday, April 13, 2006.
Was there a new moon on March 22, 2006?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 and Wednesday, March 29, 2006.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 22, 2006?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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