Moon Phase on March 29, 2016
On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 71% illuminated and 20.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
- Moon age
- 20.1 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.1 days
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Moon Data for March 29, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 70.8%
- Moon age
- 20.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 399,444 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 Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About March 29, 2016
What was the moon phase on March 29, 2016?
On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 71% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 29, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 and Friday, April 22, 2016.
Was there a new moon on March 29, 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 29, 2016?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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