March 2026 moon phase calendar
Full moon in March 2026
Tuesday, March 3, 6:38 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in March 2026
Wednesday, March 18, 9:24 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through March 7, EDT (UTC-4) from March 8. Full moon: Tuesday, March 3, 11:38 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, March 19, 1:24 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in March 2026: 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 2026 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 2026
- Total lunar eclipseTuesday, March 3, 6:33 a.m. Virgo
- Full moonTuesday, March 3, 6:38 a.m. Virgo
- Last quarterWednesday, March 11, 5:39 a.m. Sagittarius
- New moonWednesday, March 18, 9:24 p.m. Pisces
- First quarterWednesday, March 25, 3:18 p.m. Cancer
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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
March 2026 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Leo |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 3Tue | Full moon6:38 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Virgo |
| 4Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 5Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Libra |
| 6Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Libra |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Scorpio |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Scorpio |
| 9Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Sagittarius |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Sagittarius |
| 11Wed | Last quarter5:39 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Sagittarius |
| 12Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Capricorn |
| 13Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Capricorn |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Aquarius |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aquarius |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aquarius |
| 17Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Pisces |
| 18Wed | New moon9:24 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 19Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 20Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Taurus |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Taurus |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Gemini |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Gemini |
| 25Wed | First quarter3:18 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Cancer |
| 26Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Cancer |
| 27Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Leo |
| 28Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Leo |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Leo |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Virgo |
| 31Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
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 2026?
The full moon in March 2026 is on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:38 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:33 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in March 2026?
The new moon in March 2026 is on Wednesday, March 18 at 9:24 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 2026?
Quarter moons in March 2026: last quarter on Wednesday, March 11 at 5:39 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, March 25 at 3:18 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 2026?
In March 2026 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 1–2 and March 19–31. 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 2026?
In March 2026 the Moon is waning on these days: March 4–17. 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 2026?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:33 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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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