Moon Phase on March 12, 2023
On Sunday, March 12, 2023 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 77% illuminated and 19.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Sunday, March 12, 2023
- Moon age
- 19.5 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.6 days
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Moon Data for March 12, 2023
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 76.8%
- Moon age
- 19.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 384,166 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 Waning Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About March 12, 2023
What was the moon phase on March 12, 2023?
On Sunday, March 12, 2023 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 77% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 12, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 and Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Was there a new moon on March 12, 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 12, 2023?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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