Moon Phase on March 26, 2011

On Saturday, March 26, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 12:08 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Illumination50%
Moon age
22.1 days
New Moon
in 8.1 days

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Moon Data for March 26, 2011

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.2%
Moon age
22.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
386,868 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on March 26, 2011, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter12:08 UTCMar 26, 12:08 PM UTC

About the Last Quarter

Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.

Questions About March 26, 2011

What was the moon phase on March 26, 2011?

On Saturday, March 26, 2011 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 26, 2011?

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

Was there a new moon on March 26, 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 26, 2011?

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

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