Moon Phase on March 24, 2017
On Friday, March 24, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 15% illuminated and 25.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, March 24, 2017
- Moon age
- 25.7 days
- New Moon
- in 3.6 days
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Moon Data for March 24, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 15.5%
- Moon age
- 25.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 385,529 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 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 24, 2017
What was the moon phase on March 24, 2017?
On Friday, March 24, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 15% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 24, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, March 12, 2017 and Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
Was there a new moon on March 24, 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 24, 2017?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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