Moon Phase on March 22, 2026

On Sunday, March 22, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated and 3.8 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Illumination15%
Moon age
3.8 days
First Quarter
in 3.3 days

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Moon Data for March 22, 2026

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.4%
Moon age
3.8 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Taurus
Distance from Earth
366,846 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.

Spiritual Meaning

Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.

Questions About March 22, 2026

What was the moon phase on March 22, 2026?

On Sunday, March 22, 2026 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 15% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on March 22, 2026?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 and Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Was there a new moon on March 22, 2026?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, March 19, 2026 and Friday, April 17, 2026.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on March 22, 2026?

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

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