Moon Phase on March 21, 2011
On Monday, March 21, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 16.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Monday, March 21, 2011
- Moon age
- 16.8 days
- Last Quarter
- in 5.0 days
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Moon Data for March 21, 2011
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 95.2%
- Moon age
- 16.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 359,416 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 Waning Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About March 21, 2011
What was the moon phase on March 21, 2011?
On Monday, March 21, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 21, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, March 19, 2011 and Monday, April 18, 2011.
Was there a new moon on March 21, 2011?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, March 4, 2011 and Sunday, April 3, 2011.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 21, 2011?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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