Moon Phase on March 3, 2012
On Saturday, March 3, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 73% illuminated and 9.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, March 3, 2012
- Moon age
- 9.6 days
- Full Moon
- in 4.9 days
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Moon Data for March 3, 2012
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 73.2%
- Moon age
- 9.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 390,418 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About March 3, 2012
What was the moon phase on March 3, 2012?
On Saturday, March 3, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 73% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 3, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 and Thursday, March 8, 2012.
Was there a new moon on March 3, 2012?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 and Thursday, March 22, 2012.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 3, 2012?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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