Moon Phase on March 19, 2012

On Monday, March 19, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated and 26.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Monday, March 19, 2012

Illumination10%
Moon age
26.6 days
New Moon
in 3.1 days

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Moon Data for March 19, 2012

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
9.6%
Moon age
26.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
391,566 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About March 19, 2012

What was the moon phase on March 19, 2012?

On Monday, March 19, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 10% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 19, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, March 8, 2012 and Friday, April 6, 2012.

Was there a new moon on March 19, 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 19, 2012?

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

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