Moon Phase on March 8, 2010

On Monday, March 8, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 42% illuminated and 22.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Monday, March 8, 2010

Illumination42%
Moon age
22.9 days
New Moon
in 7.4 days

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Moon Data for March 8, 2010

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
41.8%
Moon age
22.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
397,966 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, 2010

What was the moon phase on March 8, 2010?

On Monday, March 8, 2010 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 8, 2010?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 28, 2010 and Tuesday, March 30, 2010.

Was there a new moon on March 8, 2010?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, February 14, 2010 and Monday, March 15, 2010.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 8, 2010?

The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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