Moon Phase on March 8, 2018
On Thursday, March 8, 2018 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 59% illuminated and 21.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, March 8, 2018
- Moon age
- 21.3 days
- Last Quarter
- in 1.0 days
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Moon Data for March 8, 2018
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 59.4%
- Moon age
- 21.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 399,403 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 Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About March 8, 2018
What was the moon phase on March 8, 2018?
On Thursday, March 8, 2018 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 59% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 8, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, March 2, 2018 and Saturday, March 31, 2018.
Was there a new moon on March 8, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, February 15, 2018 and Saturday, March 17, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 8, 2018?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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