Moon Phase on March 3, 2024
On Sunday, March 3, 2024 the moon was a Last Quarter, 52% illuminated and 22.0 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 15:24 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Sunday, March 3, 2024
- Moon age
- 22.0 days
- New Moon
- in 6.9 days
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Moon Data for March 3, 2024
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 51.6%
- Moon age
- 22.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 387,304 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 | 15:24 UTC | Mar 3, 3:24 PM 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 3, 2024
What was the moon phase on March 3, 2024?
On Sunday, March 3, 2024 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 52% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on March 3, 2024?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, February 24, 2024 and Monday, March 25, 2024.
Was there a new moon on March 3, 2024?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, February 9, 2024 and Sunday, March 10, 2024.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 3, 2024?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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