Moon Phase on March 20, 2016
On Sunday, March 20, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated and 12.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Sunday, March 20, 2016
- Moon age
- 12.0 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for March 20, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 91.8%
- Moon age
- 12.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 398,036 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 Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About March 20, 2016
What was the moon phase on March 20, 2016?
On Sunday, March 20, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 92% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 20, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, February 22, 2016 and Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
Was there a new moon on March 20, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 and Thursday, April 7, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 20, 2016?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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