Moon Phase on March 23, 2017

On Thursday, March 23, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 24% illuminated and 24.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Illumination24%
Moon age
24.8 days
New Moon
in 4.6 days

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Moon Data for March 23, 2017

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
23.7%
Moon age
24.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Capricorn → Aquarius
Distance from Earth
390,943 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 23, 2017

What was the moon phase on March 23, 2017?

On Thursday, March 23, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 24% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 23, 2017?

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

Was there a new moon on March 23, 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 23, 2017?

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

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