March 1988 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 1988
Thursday, March 3, 11:01 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in March 1988
Thursday, March 17, 9:02 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, March 3, 4:01 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, March 18, 2:02 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 1988: 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 1988 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 1988
- Full moonThursday, March 3, 11:01 a.m. Virgo
- Partial lunar eclipseThursday, March 3, 11:12 a.m. Virgo
- Last quarterFriday, March 11, 5:56 a.m. Sagittarius
- Total solar eclipseThursday, March 17, 8:57 p.m. Pisces
- New moonThursday, March 17, 9:02 p.m. Pisces
- First quarterThursday, March 24, 11:42 p.m. Cancer
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 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 1988 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Leo |
| 2Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 3Thu | Full moon11:01 a.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Virgo |
| 4Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 5Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Scorpio |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Scorpio |
| 9Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Scorpio |
| 10Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Sagittarius |
| 11Fri | Last quarter5:56 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Sagittarius |
| 12Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Capricorn |
| 13Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Capricorn |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aquarius |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aquarius |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 17Thu | New moon9:02 p.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Pisces |
| 18Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 19Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aries |
| 20Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Taurus |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Taurus |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Gemini |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Gemini |
| 24Thu | First quarter11:42 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Gemini |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Cancer |
| 26Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Cancer |
| 27Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Leo |
| 28Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Leo |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Leo |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Virgo |
| 31Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Virgo |
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 1988?
The full moon in March 1988 is on Thursday, March 3 at 11:01 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, March 3 at 11:12 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in March 1988?
The new moon in March 1988 is on Thursday, March 17 at 9:02 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. The total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, March 17 at 8:57 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in March 1988?
Quarter moons in March 1988: last quarter on Friday, March 11 at 5:56 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, March 24 at 11:42 p.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 1988?
In March 1988 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 1–2 and March 18–31. 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 1988?
In March 1988 the Moon is waning on these days: March 4–16. 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 1988?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Thursday, March 3 at 11:12 a.m. and total solar eclipse on Thursday, March 17 at 8:57 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 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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