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What moon was March 17 1984?

Published in Lunar Phases 1 min read

On March 17, 1984, the moon was in its Full Moon phase.

The lunar cycle regularly progresses through distinct phases, each defined by the amount of the Moon's surface illuminated by the Sun as viewed from Earth. For March 17, 1984, the celestial observation indicated a Full Moon.

Understanding the Full Moon

A Full Moon marks the point in the lunar cycle when the entire face of the Moon, as seen from Earth, is illuminated by the Sun. This occurs when the Earth is positioned approximately between the Sun and the Moon. At this time, the Moon appears as a complete, luminous disc in the night sky, often shining its brightest.

Lunar Phases in March 1984

To provide a comprehensive overview of the moon's journey through its phases around that date, the table below outlines the key lunar events:

Date Moon Phase
March 17, 1984 Full Moon
March 23, 1984 Moon at Last Quarter
April 1, 1984 New Moon
April 8, 1984 Moon at First Quarter

This progression highlights the transition from a fully illuminated moon, through its waning crescent phases, to the invisible New Moon, and then back to the waxing crescent phases.