Moon Phase on March 16, 2020
On Monday, March 16, 2020 the moon was a Last Quarter, 49% illuminated and 22.2 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 09:34 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Monday, March 16, 2020
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- New Moon
- in 7.9 days
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Moon Data for March 16, 2020
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 49.1%
- Moon age
- 22.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 383,234 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 09:34 UTC | Mar 16, 9:34 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About March 16, 2020
What was the moon phase on March 16, 2020?
On Monday, March 16, 2020 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 49% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 16, 2020?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, March 9, 2020 and Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
Was there a new moon on March 16, 2020?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, February 23, 2020 and Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 16, 2020?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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