Moon Phase on March 22, 2018
On Thursday, March 22, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 27% illuminated and 5.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, March 22, 2018
- Moon age
- 5.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.1 days
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Moon Data for March 22, 2018
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 26.7%
- Moon age
- 5.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 373,821 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 22, 2018
What was the moon phase on March 22, 2018?
On Thursday, March 22, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 27% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 22, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, March 2, 2018 and Saturday, March 31, 2018.
Was there a new moon on March 22, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, March 17, 2018 and Monday, April 16, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 22, 2018?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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