March 2018 moon phase calendar
Full moons in March 2018
Thursday, March 1, 7:51 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
Saturday, March 31, 8:37 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in March 2018
Saturday, March 17, 9:12 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through March 10, EDT (UTC-4) from March 11. Full moon: Friday, March 2, 12:51 a.m. UTC. Full moon: Saturday, March 31, 12:37 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, March 17, 1:12 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 2018: 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 2018 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 2018
- Full moonThursday, March 1, 7:51 p.m. Virgo
- Last quarterFriday, March 9, 6:20 a.m. Sagittarius
- New moonSaturday, March 17, 9:12 a.m. Pisces
- First quarterSaturday, March 24, 11:35 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonSaturday, March 31, 8:37 a.m. Libra
March 2018 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Full moon7:51 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 2Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 3Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 4Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Libra |
| 5Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Scorpio |
| 6Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Scorpio |
| 7Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Scorpio |
| 8Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Sagittarius |
| 9Fri | Last quarter6:20 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Sagittarius |
| 10Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Capricorn |
| 11Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Capricorn |
| 12Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Capricorn |
| 13Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aquarius |
| 14Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aquarius |
| 15Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Pisces |
| 16Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Pisces |
| 17Sat | New moon9:12 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 18Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 19Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 20Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Taurus |
| 21Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Taurus |
| 22Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Gemini |
| 23Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Gemini |
| 24Sat | First quarter11:35 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Cancer |
| 25Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 26Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Leo |
| 27Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 28Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Virgo |
| 29Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Virgo |
| 30Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 31Sat | Full moon8:37 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
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 2018?
There are two full moons in March 2018: on Thursday, March 1 at 7:51 p.m. and on Saturday, March 31 at 8:37 a.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in March 2018?
The new moon in March 2018 is on Saturday, March 17 at 9:12 a.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.
When are the quarter moons in March 2018?
Quarter moons in March 2018: last quarter on Friday, March 9 at 6:20 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, March 24 at 11:35 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 2018?
In March 2018 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 18–30. 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 2018?
In March 2018 the Moon is waning on these days: March 2–16. 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 2018?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in March 2018. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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