March 1978 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 1978
Friday, March 24, 11:20 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in March 1978
Wednesday, March 8, 9:36 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Friday, March 24, 4:20 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, March 9, 2:36 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 1978: 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 1978 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 1978
- Last quarterThursday, March 2, 3:34 a.m. Sagittarius
- New moonWednesday, March 8, 9:36 p.m. Pisces
- First quarterThursday, March 16, 1:21 p.m. Gemini
- Full moonFriday, March 24, 11:20 a.m. Libra
- Total lunar eclipseFriday, March 24, 11:22 a.m. Libra
- Last quarterFriday, March 31, 10:11 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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
March 1978 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Sagittarius |
| 2Thu | Last quarter3:34 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Sagittarius |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Capricorn |
| 4Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Capricorn |
| 5Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Capricorn |
| 6Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aquarius |
| 7Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aquarius |
| 8Wed | New moon9:36 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 11Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 12Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Taurus |
| 13Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Taurus |
| 14Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Gemini |
| 15Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Gemini |
| 16Thu | First quarter1:21 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Gemini |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Cancer |
| 18Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Cancer |
| 19Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Leo |
| 20Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Leo |
| 21Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Leo |
| 22Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Virgo |
| 23Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 24Fri | Full moon11:20 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Libra |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 27Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Scorpio |
| 28Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Scorpio |
| 29Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Sagittarius |
| 30Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Sagittarius |
| 31Fri | Last quarter10:11 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | 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 1978?
The full moon in March 1978 is on Friday, March 24 at 11:20 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, March 24 at 11:22 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in March 1978?
The new moon in March 1978 is on Wednesday, March 8 at 9:36 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 1978?
Quarter moons in March 1978: last quarter on Thursday, March 2 at 3:34 a.m., first quarter on Thursday, March 16 at 1:21 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, March 31 at 10:11 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 1978?
In March 1978 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 9–23. 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 1978?
In March 1978 the Moon is waning on these days: March 1–7 and March 25–31. 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 1978?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Friday, March 24 at 11:22 a.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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