Moon Phase on March 1, 2016
On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 the moon was a Last Quarter, 55% illuminated and 21.7 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 23:11 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
- Moon age
- 21.7 days
- New Moon
- in 7.6 days
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Moon Data for March 1, 2016
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 54.7%
- Moon age
- 21.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 399,015 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
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 23:11 UTC | Mar 1, 11:11 PM UTC |
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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 1, 2016
What was the moon phase on March 1, 2016?
On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 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 1, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, February 22, 2016 and Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
Was there a new moon on March 1, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, February 8, 2016 and Wednesday, March 9, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 1, 2016?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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