Moon Phase on March 16, 2031

On Sunday, March 16, 2031 the moon will be a Last Quarter, 48% illuminated and 22.4 days old. This will be the day of the exact last quarter at 06:36 UTC.

Waning · Moon phase

Last Quarter

Sunday, March 16, 2031

Illumination48%
Moon age
22.4 days
New Moon
in 6.7 days

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Moon Data for March 16, 2031

Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
47.6%
Moon age
22.4 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Sagittarius → Capricorn
Distance from Earth
370,074 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 16, 2031, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Last Quarter06:36 UTCMar 16, 6:36 AM 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 16, 2031

What will the moon phase be on March 16, 2031?

On Sunday, March 16, 2031 the moon will be a Last Quarter, with 48% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Will there be a full moon on March 16, 2031?

No. The closest full moons will be on Sunday, March 9, 2031 and Monday, April 7, 2031.

Will there be a new moon on March 16, 2031?

No. The new moons before and after it will be on Friday, February 21, 2031 and Sunday, March 23, 2031.

What zodiac sign will the moon be in on March 16, 2031?

The moon will move from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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