March 2021 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 2021
Sunday, March 28, 2:48 p.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in March 2021
Saturday, March 13, 5:21 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through March 13, EDT (UTC-4) from March 14. Full moon: Sunday, March 28, 6:48 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, March 13, 10:21 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 2021: 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 2021 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 2021
- Last quarterFriday, March 5, 8:30 p.m. Sagittarius
- New moonSaturday, March 13, 5:21 a.m. Pisces
- First quarterSunday, March 21, 10:41 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonSunday, March 28, 2:48 p.m. Libra
March 2021 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Libra |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Scorpio |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Scorpio |
| 5Fri | Last quarter8:30 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Sagittarius |
| 6Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Sagittarius |
| 7Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Capricorn |
| 8Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Capricorn |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Aquarius |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aquarius |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Pisces |
| 13Sat | New moon5:21 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Taurus |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Taurus |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Taurus |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Gemini |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Gemini |
| 21Sun | First quarter10:41 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Cancer |
| 22Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Cancer |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Cancer |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Leo |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Virgo |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 28Sun | Full moon2:48 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 31Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Scorpio |
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 2021?
The full moon in March 2021 is on Sunday, March 28 at 2:48 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in March 2021?
The new moon in March 2021 is on Saturday, March 13 at 5:21 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 2021?
Quarter moons in March 2021: last quarter on Friday, March 5 at 8:30 p.m. and first quarter on Sunday, March 21 at 10:41 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 2021?
In March 2021 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 14–27. 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 2021?
In March 2021 the Moon is waning on these days: March 1–12 and March 29–31. 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 2021?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in March 2021. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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