March 1980 moon phase calendar
Full moons in March 1980
Saturday, March 1, 4:00 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
Penumbral lunar eclipse
Monday, March 31, 10:14 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in March 1980
Sunday, March 16, 1:56 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Saturday, March 1, 9:00 p.m. UTC. Full moon: Monday, March 31, 3:14 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, March 16, 6:56 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 1980: 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 1980 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 1980
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSaturday, March 1, 3:45 p.m. Virgo
- Full moonSaturday, March 1, 4:00 p.m. Virgo
- Last quarterSunday, March 9, 6:49 p.m. Sagittarius
- New moonSunday, March 16, 1:56 p.m. Pisces
- First quarterSunday, March 23, 7:31 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonMonday, March 31, 10:14 a.m. Libra
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 1980 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Full moon4:00 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Virgo |
| 2Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 3Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Libra |
| 5Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Libra |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Scorpio |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Scorpio |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Sagittarius |
| 9Sun | Last quarter6:49 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Sagittarius |
| 10Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Sagittarius |
| 11Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Capricorn |
| 12Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Capricorn |
| 13Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aquarius |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aquarius |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 16Sun | New moon1:56 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 17Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 18Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 19Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Taurus |
| 20Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Taurus |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Gemini |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Gemini |
| 23Sun | First quarter7:31 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Cancer |
| 24Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 25Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Leo |
| 26Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Leo |
| 27Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Virgo |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Virgo |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 31Mon | Full moon10:14 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
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 1980?
There are two full moons in March 1980: on Saturday, March 1 at 4:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 31 at 10:14 a.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, March 1 at 3:45 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in March 1980?
The new moon in March 1980 is on Sunday, March 16 at 1:56 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 1980?
Quarter moons in March 1980: last quarter on Sunday, March 9 at 6:49 p.m. and first quarter on Sunday, March 23 at 7:31 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 1980?
In March 1980 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 17–30. 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 1980?
In March 1980 the Moon is waning on these days: March 2–15. 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 1980?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Saturday, March 1 at 3:45 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.
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