March 2016 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 2016
Wednesday, March 23, 8:01 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in March 2016
Tuesday, March 8, 8:55 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through March 12, EDT (UTC-4) from March 13. Full moon: Wednesday, March 23, 12:01 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, March 9, 1:55 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 2016: 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 2016 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 2016
- Last quarterTuesday, March 1, 6:11 p.m. Sagittarius
- New moonTuesday, March 8, 8:55 p.m. Pisces
- Total solar eclipseTuesday, March 8, 8:57 p.m. Pisces
- First quarterTuesday, March 15, 1:03 p.m. Gemini
- Penumbral lunar eclipseWednesday, March 23, 7:47 a.m. Libra
- Full moonWednesday, March 23, 8:01 a.m. Libra
- Last quarterThursday, March 31, 11:17 a.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 penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. 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 2016 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Last quarter6:11 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Sagittarius |
| 2Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Sagittarius |
| 3Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Capricorn |
| 4Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Capricorn |
| 5Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aquarius |
| 6Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aquarius |
| 7Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aquarius |
| 8Tue | New moon8:55 p.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Pisces |
| 9Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Pisces |
| 10Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aries |
| 11Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 12Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Taurus |
| 13Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Taurus |
| 14Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Gemini |
| 15Tue | First quarter1:03 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Gemini |
| 16Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Cancer |
| 17Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Cancer |
| 18Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Leo |
| 19Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 20Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 21Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Virgo |
| 22Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 23Wed | Full moon8:01 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Libra |
| 24Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 25Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 26Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Scorpio |
| 27Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Scorpio |
| 28Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Sagittarius |
| 29Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Sagittarius |
| 30Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Sagittarius |
| 31Thu | Last quarter11:17 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | 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 2016?
The full moon in March 2016 is on Wednesday, March 23 at 8:01 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:47 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in March 2016?
The new moon in March 2016 is on Tuesday, March 8 at 8:55 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 Tuesday, March 8 at 8:57 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in March 2016?
Quarter moons in March 2016: last quarter on Tuesday, March 1 at 6:11 p.m., first quarter on Tuesday, March 15 at 1:03 p.m. and last quarter on Thursday, March 31 at 11:17 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 2016?
In March 2016 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 2016?
In March 2016 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 2016?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Tuesday, March 8 at 8:57 p.m. and penumbral lunar eclipse on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:47 a.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. 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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