March 2017 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 2017
Sunday, March 12, 10:54 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
New moon in March 2017
Monday, March 27, 10:57 p.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through March 11, EDT (UTC-4) from March 12. Full moon: Sunday, March 12, 2:54 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, March 28, 2:57 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 2017: 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 2017 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 2017
- First quarterSunday, March 5, 6:32 a.m. Gemini
- Full moonSunday, March 12, 10:54 a.m. Virgo
- Last quarterMonday, March 20, 11:58 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonMonday, March 27, 10:57 p.m. Aries
March 2017 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aries |
| 2Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Taurus |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Taurus |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Gemini |
| 5Sun | First quarter6:32 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Gemini |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Cancer |
| 7Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Cancer |
| 8Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Leo |
| 9Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Leo |
| 10Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 12Sun | Full moon10:54 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 14Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 15Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Scorpio |
| 16Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Scorpio |
| 17Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Scorpio |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Sagittarius |
| 20Mon | Last quarter11:58 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Capricorn |
| 21Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Capricorn |
| 22Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Capricorn |
| 23Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aquarius |
| 24Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aquarius |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Pisces |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 27Mon | New moon10:57 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 29Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 30Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Taurus |
| 31Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Taurus |
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 2017?
The full moon in March 2017 is on Sunday, March 12 at 10:54 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo.
When is the new moon in March 2017?
The new moon in March 2017 is on Monday, March 27 at 10:57 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 2017?
Quarter moons in March 2017: first quarter on Sunday, March 5 at 6:32 a.m. and last quarter on Monday, March 20 at 11:58 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 2017?
In March 2017 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 2017?
In March 2017 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 2017?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in March 2017. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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