Moon Phase on March 15, 2023
On Wednesday, March 15, 2023 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 02:08 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- New Moon
- in 6.2 days
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Moon Data for March 15, 2023
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 45.5%
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 372,323 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.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 02:08 UTC | Mar 15, 2:08 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About March 15, 2023
What was the moon phase on March 15, 2023?
On Wednesday, March 15, 2023 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 15, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 and Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Was there a new moon on March 15, 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 15, 2023?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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