Moon Phase on March 17, 2028

On Friday, March 17, 2028 the moon will be a Last Quarter, 55% illuminated and 21.7 days old. This will be the day of the exact last quarter at 23:23 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Friday, March 17, 2028

Illumination55%
Moon age
21.7 days
New Moon
in 8.7 days

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Moon Data for March 17, 2028

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
54.9%
Moon age
21.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
390,692 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

Principal moon phase on March 17, 2028, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter23:23 UTCMar 17, 11:23 PM UTC

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 17, 2028

What will the moon phase be on March 17, 2028?

On Friday, March 17, 2028 the moon will be a Last Quarter, with 55% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Will there be a full moon on March 17, 2028?

No. The closest full moons will be on Saturday, March 11, 2028 and Sunday, April 9, 2028.

Will there be a new moon on March 17, 2028?

No. The new moons before and after it will be on Friday, February 25, 2028 and Sunday, March 26, 2028.

What zodiac sign will the moon be in on March 17, 2028?

The moon will be in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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