Moon Phase on March 17, 2017
On Friday, March 17, 2017 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 78% illuminated and 19.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Friday, March 17, 2017
- Moon age
- 19.3 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.2 days
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Moon Data for March 17, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 78.3%
- Moon age
- 19.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 403,750 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 17, 2017
What was the moon phase on March 17, 2017?
On Friday, March 17, 2017 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 78% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 17, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, March 12, 2017 and Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
Was there a new moon on March 17, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, February 26, 2017 and Tuesday, March 28, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 17, 2017?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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