March 1940 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 1940
Saturday, March 23, 2:33 p.m.
Moon in Libra
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in March 1940
Friday, March 8, 9:23 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-5. Full moon: Saturday, March 23, 7:33 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, March 9, 2:23 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 1940: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
March 1940 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 1940
- New moonFriday, March 8, 9:23 p.m. Pisces
- First quarterSaturday, March 16, 10:25 p.m. Gemini
- Full moonSaturday, March 23, 2:33 p.m. Libra
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSaturday, March 23, 2:47 p.m. Libra
- Last quarterSaturday, March 30, 11:20 a.m. Capricorn
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
March 1940 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Sagittarius |
| 2Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Capricorn |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Capricorn |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Capricorn |
| 5Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aquarius |
| 6Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aquarius |
| 7Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 8Fri | New moon9:23 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 12Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Taurus |
| 13Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Taurus |
| 14Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Taurus |
| 15Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Gemini |
| 16Sat | First quarter10:25 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Gemini |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Cancer |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Cancer |
| 19Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Leo |
| 20Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Leo |
| 21Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Virgo |
| 22Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 23Sat | Full moon2:33 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Libra |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Scorpio |
| 27Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Sagittarius |
| 28Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Sagittarius |
| 29Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Sagittarius |
| 30Sat | Last quarter11:20 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Capricorn |
| 31Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Capricorn |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in March 1940?
The full moon in March 1940 is on Saturday, March 23 at 2:33 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, March 23 at 2:47 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in March 1940?
The new moon in March 1940 is on Friday, March 8 at 9:23 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in March 1940?
Quarter moons in March 1940: first quarter on Saturday, March 16 at 10:25 p.m. and last quarter on Saturday, March 30 at 11:20 a.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in March 1940?
In March 1940 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 9–22. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in March 1940?
In March 1940 the Moon is waning on these days: March 1–7 and March 24–31. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in March 1940?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Saturday, March 23 at 2:47 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
In the Sanctuary you ask a question, and the AI answers with today's moon phase, the planets and your birth date in mind. The moon calendar with tips for every day is free there. You get 5 free tokens to start, and a reading costs 1 token.
Create a free account