Moon Phase on March 29, 2012

On Thursday, March 29, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 37% illuminated and 6.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Illumination37%
Moon age
6.2 days
First Quarter
in 1.3 days

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Moon Data for March 29, 2012

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
37.4%
Moon age
6.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
400,240 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 Waxing Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About March 29, 2012

What was the moon phase on March 29, 2012?

On Thursday, March 29, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 37% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 29, 2012?

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

Was there a new moon on March 29, 2012?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, March 22, 2012 and Saturday, April 21, 2012.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 29, 2012?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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