March 1997 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 1997
Sunday, March 23, 11:45 p.m.
Moon in Libra
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in March 1997
Saturday, March 8, 8:15 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Monday, March 24, 4:45 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, March 9, 1:15 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 1997: 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 1997 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 1997
- Last quarterSunday, March 2, 4:38 a.m. Sagittarius
- New moonSaturday, March 8, 8:15 p.m. Pisces
- Total solar eclipseSaturday, March 8, 8:23 p.m. Pisces
- First quarterSaturday, March 15, 7:06 p.m. Gemini
- Partial lunar eclipseSunday, March 23, 11:39 p.m. Libra
- Full moonSunday, March 23, 11:45 p.m. Libra
- Last quarterMonday, March 31, 2:38 p.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. 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 1997 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Sagittarius |
| 2Sun | Last quarter4:38 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Sagittarius |
| 3Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Sagittarius |
| 4Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Capricorn |
| 5Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Capricorn |
| 6Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aquarius |
| 7Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aquarius |
| 8Sat | New moon8:15 p.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Pisces |
| 9Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Pisces |
| 10Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aries |
| 11Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 12Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Taurus |
| 13Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Taurus |
| 14Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Gemini |
| 15Sat | First quarter7:06 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Gemini |
| 16Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Cancer |
| 17Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Cancer |
| 18Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Cancer |
| 19Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Leo |
| 20Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Leo |
| 21Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Virgo |
| 22Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 23Sun | Full moon11:45 p.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Virgo |
| 24Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 25Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 26Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Scorpio |
| 27Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Scorpio |
| 28Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Scorpio |
| 29Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Sagittarius |
| 30Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Sagittarius |
| 31Mon | Last quarter2:38 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | 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 1997?
The full moon in March 1997 is on Sunday, March 23 at 11:45 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, March 23 at 11:39 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in March 1997?
The new moon in March 1997 is on Saturday, March 8 at 8:15 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 Saturday, March 8 at 8:23 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in March 1997?
Quarter moons in March 1997: last quarter on Sunday, March 2 at 4:38 a.m., first quarter on Saturday, March 15 at 7:06 p.m. and last quarter on Monday, March 31 at 2:38 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 1997?
In March 1997 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 9–22. 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 1997?
In March 1997 the Moon is waning on these days: March 1–7 and March 24–31. 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 1997?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Saturday, March 8 at 8:23 p.m. and partial lunar eclipse on Sunday, March 23 at 11:39 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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