Moon Phase on March 13, 2015

On Friday, March 13, 2015 the moon was a Last Quarter, 53% illuminated and 21.9 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 17:48 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Friday, March 13, 2015

Illumination53%
Moon age
21.9 days
New Moon
in 6.9 days

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Moon Data for March 13, 2015

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
52.7%
Moon age
21.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
383,647 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 13, 2015, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter17:48 UTCMar 13, 5:48 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 13, 2015

What was the moon phase on March 13, 2015?

On Friday, March 13, 2015 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 53% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 13, 2015?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, March 5, 2015 and Saturday, April 4, 2015.

Was there a new moon on March 13, 2015?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 and Friday, March 20, 2015.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 13, 2015?

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

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