March 2024 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 2024
Monday, March 25, 3:01 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in March 2024
Sunday, March 10, 5:00 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through March 9, EDT (UTC-4) from March 10. Full moon: Monday, March 25, 7:01 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, March 10, 9:00 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 2024: 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 2024 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 2024
- Last quarterSunday, March 3, 10:24 a.m. Sagittarius
- New moonSunday, March 10, 5:00 a.m. Pisces
- First quarterSunday, March 17, 12:11 a.m. Gemini
- Full moonMonday, March 25, 3:01 a.m. Libra
- Penumbral lunar eclipseMonday, March 25, 3:12 a.m. Libra
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
March 2024 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Scorpio |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Sagittarius |
| 3Sun | Last quarter10:24 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Sagittarius |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Sagittarius |
| 5Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Capricorn |
| 6Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Capricorn |
| 7Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Aquarius |
| 8Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Aquarius |
| 9Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Pisces |
| 10Sun | New moon5:00 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 12Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Aries |
| 13Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Taurus |
| 14Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Taurus |
| 15Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Gemini |
| 16Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Gemini |
| 17Sun | First quarter12:11 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Cancer |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Cancer |
| 19Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Cancer |
| 20Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Leo |
| 21Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Leo |
| 22Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Virgo |
| 23Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 25Mon | Full moon3:01 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Libra |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Libra |
| 27Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 28Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Scorpio |
| 29Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Scorpio |
| 30Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Sagittarius |
| 31Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Sagittarius |
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 2024?
The full moon in March 2024 is on Monday, March 25 at 3:01 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Monday, March 25 at 3:12 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in March 2024?
The new moon in March 2024 is on Sunday, March 10 at 5:00 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 2024?
Quarter moons in March 2024: last quarter on Sunday, March 3 at 10:24 a.m. and first quarter on Sunday, March 17 at 12:11 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 2024?
In March 2024 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 11–24. 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 2024?
In March 2024 the Moon is waning on these days: March 1–9 and March 26–31. 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 2024?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Monday, March 25 at 3:12 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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