March 2023 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 2023
Tuesday, March 7, 7:41 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
New moon in March 2023
Tuesday, March 21, 1:23 p.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through March 11, EDT (UTC-4) from March 12. Full moon: Tuesday, March 7, 12:41 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, March 21, 5:23 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 2023: 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 2023 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 2023
- Full moonTuesday, March 7, 7:41 a.m. Virgo
- Last quarterTuesday, March 14, 10:08 p.m. Sagittarius
- New moonTuesday, March 21, 1:23 p.m. Aries
- First quarterTuesday, March 28, 10:33 p.m. Cancer
March 2023 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Cancer |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Cancer |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Leo |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Leo |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Leo |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 7Tue | Full moon7:41 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Scorpio |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Scorpio |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Sagittarius |
| 14Tue | Last quarter10:08 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Sagittarius |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Capricorn |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Capricorn |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Aquarius |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aquarius |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Pisces |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 21Tue | New moon1:23 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Taurus |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Taurus |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Gemini |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Gemini |
| 28Tue | First quarter10:33 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Cancer |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Cancer |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Cancer |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Leo |
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 2023?
The full moon in March 2023 is on Tuesday, March 7 at 7:41 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo.
When is the new moon in March 2023?
The new moon in March 2023 is on Tuesday, March 21 at 1:23 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 2023?
Quarter moons in March 2023: last quarter on Tuesday, March 14 at 10:08 p.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, March 28 at 10:33 p.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 2023?
In March 2023 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 1–6 and March 22–31. 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 2023?
In March 2023 the Moon is waning on these days: March 8–20. 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 2023?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in March 2023. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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