Moon Phase on March 16, 2015
On Monday, March 16, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 21% illuminated and 25.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, March 16, 2015
- Moon age
- 25.1 days
- New Moon
- in 3.9 days
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Moon Data for March 16, 2015
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 21.2%
- Moon age
- 25.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn → Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 366,976 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.
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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 16, 2015
What was the moon phase on March 16, 2015?
On Monday, March 16, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 21% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 16, 2015?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, March 5, 2015 and Saturday, April 4, 2015.
Was there a new moon on March 16, 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 16, 2015?
The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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