March 1979 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 1979
Tuesday, March 13, 4:14 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in March 1979
Tuesday, March 27, 10:00 p.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Tuesday, March 13, 9:14 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, March 28, 3:00 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 1979: 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 1979 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 1979
- First quarterMonday, March 5, 11:23 a.m. Gemini
- Partial lunar eclipseTuesday, March 13, 4:08 p.m. Virgo
- Full moonTuesday, March 13, 4:14 p.m. Virgo
- Last quarterWednesday, March 21, 6:22 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonTuesday, March 27, 10:00 p.m. Aries
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 1979 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 2Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Taurus |
| 3Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Taurus |
| 4Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Gemini |
| 5Mon | First quarter11:23 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Gemini |
| 6Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Gemini |
| 7Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Cancer |
| 8Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Cancer |
| 9Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Leo |
| 10Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Leo |
| 11Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 12Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 13Tue | Full moon4:14 p.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Virgo |
| 14Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 15Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 16Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 17Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Scorpio |
| 18Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Scorpio |
| 19Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Sagittarius |
| 20Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Sagittarius |
| 21Wed | Last quarter6:22 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Capricorn |
| 22Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Capricorn |
| 23Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Aquarius |
| 24Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aquarius |
| 25Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Pisces |
| 26Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 27Tue | New moon10:00 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 28Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 29Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aries |
| 30Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Taurus |
| 31Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Taurus |
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 1979?
The full moon in March 1979 is on Tuesday, March 13 at 4:14 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Tuesday, March 13 at 4:08 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in March 1979?
The new moon in March 1979 is on Tuesday, March 27 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. 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 1979?
Quarter moons in March 1979: first quarter on Monday, March 5 at 11:23 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, March 21 at 6:22 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 1979?
In March 1979 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 1–12 and March 28–31. 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 1979?
In March 1979 the Moon is waning on these days: March 14–26. 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 1979?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 13 at 4:08 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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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