March 1987 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 1987
Sunday, March 15, 8:13 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
New moon in March 1987
Sunday, March 29, 7:46 a.m.
Moon in Aries
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Sunday, March 15, 1:13 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, March 29, 12:46 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 1987: 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 1987 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 1987
- First quarterSaturday, March 7, 6:58 a.m. Gemini
- Full moonSunday, March 15, 8:13 a.m. Virgo
- Last quarterSunday, March 22, 11:22 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonSunday, March 29, 7:46 a.m. Aries
- Total solar eclipseSunday, March 29, 7:48 a.m. Aries
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
March 1987 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aries |
| 2Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aries |
| 3Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aries |
| 4Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Taurus |
| 5Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Taurus |
| 6Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Gemini |
| 7Sat | First quarter6:58 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Gemini |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 9Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Cancer |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Cancer |
| 11Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Leo |
| 12Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Leo |
| 13Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Virgo |
| 14Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 15Sun | Full moon8:13 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 17Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 18Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Scorpio |
| 19Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Scorpio |
| 20Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Sagittarius |
| 21Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Sagittarius |
| 22Sun | Last quarter11:22 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Capricorn |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Capricorn |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Aquarius |
| 25Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Aquarius |
| 26Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aquarius |
| 27Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Pisces |
| 28Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Pisces |
| 29Sun | New moon7:46 a.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Aries |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 31Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | 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 1987?
The full moon in March 1987 is on Sunday, March 15 at 8:13 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo.
When is the new moon in March 1987?
The new moon in March 1987 is on Sunday, March 29 at 7:46 a.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. The total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Sunday, March 29 at 7:48 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in March 1987?
Quarter moons in March 1987: first quarter on Saturday, March 7 at 6:58 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, March 22 at 11:22 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 1987?
In March 1987 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 1–14 and March 30–31. 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 1987?
In March 1987 the Moon is waning on these days: March 16–28. 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 1987?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Sunday, March 29 at 7:48 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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