Moon Phase on March 22, 2011

On Tuesday, March 22, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated and 18.0 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Illumination89%
Moon age
18.0 days
Last Quarter
in 4.0 days

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Moon Data for March 22, 2011

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
88.9%
Moon age
18.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Scorpio
Distance from Earth
363,440 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 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 22, 2011

What was the moon phase on March 22, 2011?

On Tuesday, March 22, 2011 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 89% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 22, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, March 19, 2011 and Monday, April 18, 2011.

Was there a new moon on March 22, 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 22, 2011?

The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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