Moon Phase on March 12, 2018
On Monday, March 12, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 23% illuminated and 24.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Monday, March 12, 2018
- Moon age
- 24.8 days
- New Moon
- in 5.1 days
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Moon Data for March 12, 2018
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 23.0%
- Moon age
- 24.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn → Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 403,923 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 12, 2018
What was the moon phase on March 12, 2018?
On Monday, March 12, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 23% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 12, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, March 2, 2018 and Saturday, March 31, 2018.
Was there a new moon on March 12, 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 12, 2018?
The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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