Moon Phase on March 18, 2023
On Saturday, March 18, 2023 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 14% illuminated and 25.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, March 18, 2023
- Moon age
- 25.9 days
- New Moon
- in 3.2 days
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Moon Data for March 18, 2023
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 14.5%
- Moon age
- 25.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 363,585 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About March 18, 2023
What was the moon phase on March 18, 2023?
On Saturday, March 18, 2023 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 14% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 18, 2023?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 and Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Was there a new moon on March 18, 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 18, 2023?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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