Moon Phase on March 29, 2017
On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated and 1.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
- Moon age
- 1.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 5.3 days
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Moon Data for March 29, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 2.8%
- Moon age
- 1.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 364,565 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About March 29, 2017
What was the moon phase on March 29, 2017?
On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 3% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 1.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 29, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, March 12, 2017 and Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
Was there a new moon on March 29, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 and Wednesday, April 26, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 29, 2017?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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