Moon Phase on March 17, 2021
On Wednesday, March 17, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated and 3.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
- Moon age
- 3.7 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.1 days
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Moon Data for March 17, 2021
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 14.9%
- Moon age
- 3.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 404,977 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 17, 2021
What was the moon phase on March 17, 2021?
On Wednesday, March 17, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 15% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 17, 2021?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, February 27, 2021 and Sunday, March 28, 2021.
Was there a new moon on March 17, 2021?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, March 13, 2021 and Monday, April 12, 2021.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 17, 2021?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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