Moon Phase on March 16, 2008
On Sunday, March 16, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 72% illuminated and 9.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Sunday, March 16, 2008
- Moon age
- 9.5 days
- Full Moon
- in 5.3 days
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Moon Data for March 16, 2008
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 72.3%
- Moon age
- 9.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 377,382 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About March 16, 2008
What was the moon phase on March 16, 2008?
On Sunday, March 16, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 72% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 16, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, February 21, 2008 and Friday, March 21, 2008.
Was there a new moon on March 16, 2008?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, March 7, 2008 and Sunday, April 6, 2008.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 16, 2008?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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