March 2056 moon phase calendar
Full moons in March 2056
Wednesday, March 1, 7:40 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
Friday, March 31, 6:25 a.m.
Moon in Libra
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in March 2056
Thursday, March 16, 2:52 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
All times are Eastern Time: EST (UTC-5) through March 11, EDT (UTC-4) from March 12. Full moon: Thursday, March 2, 12:40 a.m. UTC. Full moon: Friday, March 31, 10:25 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, March 16, 6:52 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Thursday, March 16 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, March 15.
Every moon phase in March 2056: 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 2056 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in March 2056
- Full moonWednesday, March 1, 7:40 p.m. Virgo
- Last quarterWednesday, March 8, 10:31 a.m. Sagittarius
- New moonThursday, March 16, 2:52 a.m. Pisces
- First quarterFriday, March 24, 7:17 a.m. Cancer
- Full moonFriday, March 31, 6:25 a.m. Libra
March 2056 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Full moon7:40 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Virgo |
| 2Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 3Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Libra |
| 4Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Libra |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Scorpio |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Scorpio |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Sagittarius |
| 8Wed | Last quarter10:31 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Sagittarius |
| 9Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Capricorn |
| 10Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Capricorn |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Capricorn |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Aquarius |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Aquarius |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Pisces |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Pisces |
| 16Thu | New moon2:52 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 17Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aries |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Taurus |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Taurus |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Gemini |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Gemini |
| 24Fri | First quarter7:17 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Cancer |
| 25Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Cancer |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Leo |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Leo |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Virgo |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Virgo |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 31Fri | Full moon6:25 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
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 2056?
There are two full moons in March 2056: on Wednesday, March 1 at 7:40 p.m. and on Friday, March 31 at 6:25 a.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in March 2056?
The new moon in March 2056 is on Thursday, March 16 at 2:52 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 2056?
Quarter moons in March 2056: last quarter on Wednesday, March 8 at 10:31 a.m. and first quarter on Friday, March 24 at 7:17 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 2056?
In March 2056 the Moon is waxing on these days: March 17–30. 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 2056?
In March 2056 the Moon is waning on these days: March 2–15. 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 2056?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in March 2056. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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