Moon Phase on March 16, 2010
On Tuesday, March 16, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated and 0.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
- Moon age
- 0.6 days
- First Quarter
- in 7.0 days
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Moon Data for March 16, 2010
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 0.6%
- Moon age
- 0.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces → Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 400,012 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, 2010
What was the moon phase on March 16, 2010?
On Tuesday, March 16, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 0.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 16, 2010?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 28, 2010 and Tuesday, March 30, 2010.
Was there a new moon on March 16, 2010?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, March 15, 2010 and Wednesday, April 14, 2010.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 16, 2010?
The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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