Moon Phase on March 21, 2017

On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 42% illuminated and 22.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Illumination42%
Moon age
22.9 days
New Moon
in 6.6 days

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Moon Data for March 21, 2017

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
42.1%
Moon age
22.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
399,785 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.

About the Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About March 21, 2017

What was the moon phase on March 21, 2017?

On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 21, 2017?

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

Was there a new moon on March 21, 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 21, 2017?

The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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