Moon Phase on March 20, 2021

On Saturday, March 20, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 40% illuminated and 6.4 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Illumination40%
Moon age
6.4 days
First Quarter
in 1.1 days

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Moon Data for March 20, 2021

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
39.5%
Moon age
6.4 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
402,206 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.

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 20, 2021

What was the moon phase on March 20, 2021?

On Saturday, March 20, 2021 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 40% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 20, 2021?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, February 27, 2021 and Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Was there a new moon on March 20, 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 20, 2021?

The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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