March 1998 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 1998
Thursday, March 12, 11:34 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in March 1998
Friday, March 27, 10:14 p.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Friday, March 13, 4:34 a.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, March 28, 3:14 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 1998: 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 1998 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 1998
- First quarterThursday, March 5, 3:41 a.m. Gemini
- Penumbral lunar eclipseThursday, March 12, 11:20 p.m. Virgo
- Full moonThursday, March 12, 11:34 p.m. Virgo
- Last quarterSaturday, March 21, 2:38 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonFriday, March 27, 10:14 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. 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 1998 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 2Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Taurus |
| 3Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Taurus |
| 4Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Gemini |
| 5Thu | First quarter3:41 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Gemini |
| 6Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Cancer |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Cancer |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Cancer |
| 9Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Leo |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Leo |
| 11Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 12Thu | Full moon11:34 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Virgo |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 14Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 15Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Libra |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Scorpio |
| 17Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Scorpio |
| 18Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Scorpio |
| 19Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Sagittarius |
| 20Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Sagittarius |
| 21Sat | Last quarter2:38 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Capricorn |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Capricorn |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Aquarius |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Aquarius |
| 25Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Pisces |
| 26Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 27Fri | New moon10:14 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 28Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 29Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Taurus |
| 31Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Gemini |
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 1998?
The full moon in March 1998 is on Thursday, March 12 at 11:34 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, March 12 at 11:20 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in March 1998?
The new moon in March 1998 is on Friday, March 27 at 10:14 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 1998?
Quarter moons in March 1998: first quarter on Thursday, March 5 at 3:41 a.m. and last quarter on Saturday, March 21 at 2:38 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 1998?
In March 1998 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 1–11 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 1998?
In March 1998 the Moon is waning on these days: March 13–26. 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 1998?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Thursday, March 12 at 11:20 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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