Moon Phase on March 16, 2022
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated and 13.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
- Moon age
- 13.0 days
- Full Moon
- in 1.8 days
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Moon Data for March 16, 2022
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 96.2%
- Moon age
- 13.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 388,489 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About March 16, 2022
What was the moon phase on March 16, 2022?
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 96% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 16, 2022?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 and Friday, March 18, 2022.
Was there a new moon on March 16, 2022?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 and Friday, April 1, 2022.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 16, 2022?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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