Moon Phase on March 15, 2012
On Thursday, March 15, 2012 the moon was a Last Quarter, 45% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 01:25 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, March 15, 2012
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- New Moon
- in 7.1 days
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Moon Data for March 15, 2012
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 45.2%
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 376,097 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
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 01:25 UTC | Mar 15, 1:25 AM UTC |
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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 15, 2012
What was the moon phase on March 15, 2012?
On Thursday, March 15, 2012 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 45% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 15, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, March 8, 2012 and Friday, April 6, 2012.
Was there a new moon on March 15, 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 15, 2012?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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