Moon Phase on March 2, 2023

On Thursday, March 2, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 79% illuminated and 10.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Illumination79%
Moon age
10.2 days
Full Moon
in 5.0 days

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Moon Data for March 2, 2023

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
78.6%
Moon age
10.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
405,086 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 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 2, 2023

What was the moon phase on March 2, 2023?

On Thursday, March 2, 2023 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 79% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 2, 2023?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, February 5, 2023 and Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Was there a new moon on March 2, 2023?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, February 20, 2023 and Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 2, 2023?

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

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