Moon Phase on March 31, 2016
On Thursday, March 31, 2016 the moon was a Last Quarter, 52% illuminated and 22.0 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 15:17 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Thursday, March 31, 2016
- Moon age
- 22.0 days
- New Moon
- in 7.0 days
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Moon Data for March 31, 2016
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 51.5%
- Moon age
- 22.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 390,360 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 | 15:17 UTC | Mar 31, 3:17 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 31, 2016
What was the moon phase on March 31, 2016?
On Thursday, March 31, 2016 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 52% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 31, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 and Friday, April 22, 2016.
Was there a new moon on March 31, 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 31, 2016?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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