March 2020 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 2020
Monday, March 9, 1:48 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
New moon in March 2020
Tuesday, March 24, 5:28 a.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through March 7, EDT (UTC-4) from March 8. Full moon: Monday, March 9, 5:48 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, March 24, 9:28 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 2020: 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 2020 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 2020
- First quarterMonday, March 2, 2:58 p.m. Gemini
- Full moonMonday, March 9, 1:48 p.m. Virgo
- Last quarterMonday, March 16, 5:34 a.m. Sagittarius
- New moonTuesday, March 24, 5:28 a.m. Aries
March 2020 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Taurus |
| 2Mon | First quarter2:58 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Gemini |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Gemini |
| 4Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Cancer |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Cancer |
| 6Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Leo |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 9Mon | Full moon1:48 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 11Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Libra |
| 12Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Scorpio |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Scorpio |
| 14Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Sagittarius |
| 16Mon | Last quarter5:34 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Sagittarius |
| 17Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Capricorn |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Capricorn |
| 19Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Aquarius |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aquarius |
| 21Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Pisces |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Pisces |
| 24Tue | New moon5:28 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 25Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 26Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Taurus |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Taurus |
| 28Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Taurus |
| 29Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Gemini |
| 31Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | 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 2020?
The full moon in March 2020 is on Monday, March 9 at 1:48 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo.
When is the new moon in March 2020?
The new moon in March 2020 is on Tuesday, March 24 at 5:28 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 2020?
Quarter moons in March 2020: first quarter on Monday, March 2 at 2:58 p.m. and last quarter on Monday, March 16 at 5:34 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 2020?
In March 2020 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 1–8 and March 25–31. 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 2020?
In March 2020 the Moon is waning on these days: March 10–23. 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 2020?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in March 2020. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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