March 2012 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 2012
Thursday, March 8, 4:40 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
New moon in March 2012
Thursday, March 22, 10:37 a.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through March 10, EDT (UTC-4) from March 11. Full moon: Thursday, March 8, 9:40 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, March 22, 2:37 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 2012: 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 2012 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 2012
- Full moonThursday, March 8, 4:40 a.m. Virgo
- Last quarterWednesday, March 14, 9:25 p.m. Sagittarius
- New moonThursday, March 22, 10:37 a.m. Aries
- First quarterFriday, March 30, 3:41 p.m. Cancer
March 2012 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Gemini |
| 2Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Cancer |
| 3Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Cancer |
| 4Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Cancer |
| 5Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Leo |
| 6Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 7Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 8Thu | Full moon4:40 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 9Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
| 10Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 11Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Scorpio |
| 12Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Scorpio |
| 13Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Sagittarius |
| 14Wed | Last quarter9:25 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Sagittarius |
| 15Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Capricorn |
| 16Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Capricorn |
| 17Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Capricorn |
| 18Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aquarius |
| 19Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Aquarius |
| 20Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Pisces |
| 21Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Pisces |
| 22Thu | New moon10:37 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 23Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 24Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aries |
| 25Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Taurus |
| 26Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Taurus |
| 27Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Gemini |
| 28Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Gemini |
| 29Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Gemini |
| 30Fri | First quarter3:41 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Cancer |
| 31Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Cancer |
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 2012?
The full moon in March 2012 is on Thursday, March 8 at 4:40 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo.
When is the new moon in March 2012?
The new moon in March 2012 is on Thursday, March 22 at 10:37 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.
When are the quarter moons in March 2012?
Quarter moons in March 2012: last quarter on Wednesday, March 14 at 9:25 p.m. and first quarter on Friday, March 30 at 3:41 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 2012?
In March 2012 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 1–7 and March 23–31. 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 2012?
In March 2012 the Moon is waning on these days: March 9–21. 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 2012?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in March 2012. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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