Moon Phase on March 18, 2010

On Thursday, March 18, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 7% illuminated and 2.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Illumination7%
Moon age
2.4 days
First Quarter
in 5.0 days

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Moon Data for March 18, 2010

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
6.8%
Moon age
2.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aries → Taurus
Distance from Earth
394,129 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 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 18, 2010

What was the moon phase on March 18, 2010?

On Thursday, March 18, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 7% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 18, 2010?

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

Was there a new moon on March 18, 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 18, 2010?

The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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