Moon Phase on March 20, 2017

On Monday, March 20, 2017 the moon was a Last Quarter, 52% illuminated and 22.0 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 15:58 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Monday, March 20, 2017

Illumination52%
Moon age
22.0 days
New Moon
in 7.6 days

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Moon Data for March 20, 2017

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.7%
Moon age
22.0 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
402,648 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

Principal moon phase on March 20, 2017, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter15:58 UTCMar 20, 3:58 PM UTC

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 20, 2017

What was the moon phase on March 20, 2017?

On Monday, March 20, 2017 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 20, 2017?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, March 12, 2017 and Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Was there a new moon on March 20, 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 20, 2017?

The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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