Moon Phase on March 4, 2013

On Monday, March 4, 2013 the moon was a Last Quarter, 55% illuminated and 21.7 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 21:53 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Monday, March 4, 2013

Illumination55%
Moon age
21.7 days
New Moon
in 7.3 days

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Moon Data for March 4, 2013

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
54.8%
Moon age
21.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
370,477 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 4, 2013, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter21:53 UTCMar 4, 9:53 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 4, 2013

What was the moon phase on March 4, 2013?

On Monday, March 4, 2013 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 55% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 4, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, February 25, 2013 and Wednesday, March 27, 2013.

Was there a new moon on March 4, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, February 10, 2013 and Monday, March 11, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 4, 2013?

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

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