March 2022 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 2022
Friday, March 18, 3:18 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
New moon in March 2022
Wednesday, March 2, 12:35 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through March 12, EDT (UTC-4) from March 13. Full moon: Friday, March 18, 7:18 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, March 2, 5:35 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 2022: 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 2022 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 2022
- New moonWednesday, March 2, 12:35 p.m. Pisces
- First quarterThursday, March 10, 5:46 a.m. Gemini
- Full moonFriday, March 18, 3:18 a.m. Virgo
- Last quarterFriday, March 25, 1:37 a.m. Capricorn
March 2022 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aquarius |
| 2Wed | New moon12:35 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Pisces |
| 4Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 5Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Aries |
| 6Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Taurus |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Taurus |
| 8Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Taurus |
| 9Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Gemini |
| 10Thu | First quarter5:46 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Gemini |
| 11Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 12Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Cancer |
| 13Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Cancer |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Leo |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Leo |
| 16Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Virgo |
| 17Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 18Fri | Full moon3:18 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 20Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Scorpio |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Scorpio |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Scorpio |
| 23Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Sagittarius |
| 24Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Sagittarius |
| 25Fri | Last quarter1:37 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Capricorn |
| 26Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Capricorn |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Aquarius |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Aquarius |
| 29Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Pisces |
| 30Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 31Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
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 2022?
The full moon in March 2022 is on Friday, March 18 at 3:18 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo.
When is the new moon in March 2022?
The new moon in March 2022 is on Wednesday, March 2 at 12:35 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.
When are the quarter moons in March 2022?
Quarter moons in March 2022: first quarter on Thursday, March 10 at 5:46 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, March 25 at 1:37 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 2022?
In March 2022 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 3–17. 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 2022?
In March 2022 the Moon is waning on these days: March 1 and March 19–31. 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 2022?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in March 2022. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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