Lunar Calendar for Friday, March 5, 2027
Moon in Aquarius · waning crescent · lunar day 27
- 8% illuminated
- Element Air
- Clear and windy day
- 250,174 miles (402,616 km)
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Waning crescent
Only a crescent remains, visible in the eastern sky before sunrise. The lunar cycle is closing. In lunar tradition, these quiet days suit rest and wrapping up—the next new moon is near.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now climbing: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little higher than the day before. In planting tradition, the ascending Moon is the time of rising sap—a time for grafting and for harvesting fruit meant to stay fresh.
Element of the day
- Element
- Air
- Day character
- Clear and windy
A light, airy day in Aquarius favors teamwork and inventive solutions; the head is clear and quick.
Lunar day 27
The twenty-seventh lunar day brings calm and insight; it suits a slow pace and undemanding activities.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the calves, shins, heels, ankles, and veins.
Under a waning Moon, the lower legs appreciate rest.
Aquarius days belong to the lower legs. A draft is unwelcome today, tradition says, and varicose veins can complain. Lying on your back with your legs up against a wall is the traditional rest for tired legs.
A simple balance exercise for the ankles: stand on one leg for a while, then on the other.
The change of season leaves many people tired; spend time outdoors and get plenty of daylight. Allergy season begins with the first tree pollen.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Fats and oils
Aquarius days are fat-and-oil days. Seeds, nuts, good oils, and avocado are the traditional staples; greasy fast food is said to weigh on the body today. Tradition also calls this the best day for pressing oil from seeds.
Under a waning Moon, fats are said to sit more lightly.
In lunar lore, the last days before the new moon prepare the body for a new cycle.
March brings the first spring greens: nettle, wild garlic, and watercress. They are the traditional spring tonic after winter; add them to soups and spreads.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: watercress, seeds, and cold-pressed oils.
Tip of the day: an avocado or nut spread on whole-grain bread is the ideal quick meal today.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Flower
March opens the sowing season: in the greenhouse or cold frame sow lettuce, radishes, and kohlrabi, and late in the month carrots, peas, and spinach outdoors where the soil has thawed. Tomato seedlings continue indoors. Prune currants and gooseberries, and prepare the beds.
A good day to gather flowers meant for drying; they dry better now, tradition says.
Aquarius days are flower days, and in tradition the least favorable days for sowing and transplanting; use them for the ornamental garden and for cutting flowers.
Under a waning Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants below ground take the lead.
Sow and plant everything that bears below ground.
Transplant seedlings and prune trees and shrubs.
A waning Moon is said to strengthen roots, so focus on onion sets, carrots, and parsnips.
A flower day favors ornamentals and flowering vegetables, right now especially broccoli.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is March 5th?
On March 5, 2027, the Moon is a waning crescent, 8% lit, in the sign of Aquarius. It is day 27 of the lunar cycle.
Is March 5, 2027 a full moon?
No. On March 5, 2027, the Moon is a waning crescent. The nearest full moon after that date is March 22, 2027.
What day is the full moon in March 2027?
The full moon in March 2027 is the Worm Moon on March 22, 2027, at 10:44 AM UTC.
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