Lunar Calendar March 2026
Moon phases, moon signs, and the best days of the month
The full moon was on March 3 (Worm Moon), and the new moon was on March 19. All times are UTC.
- Total lunar eclipse Mar 3
- 31 days
Moon calendar March 2026
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 🌔 | 2 🌔 | 3 🌕 | 4 🌖 | 5 🌖 | 6 🌖 | 7 🌖 |
| 8 🌖 | 9 🌖 | 10 🌖 | 11 🌗 | 12 🌘 | 13 🌘 | 14 🌘 |
| 15 🌘 | 16 🌘 | 17 🌘 | 18 🌘 | 19 🌑 | 20 🌒 | 21 🌒 |
| 22 🌒 | 23 🌒 | 24 🌒 | 25 🌓 | 26 🌔 | 27 🌔 | 28 🌔 |
| 29 🌔 | 30 🌔 | 31 🌔 |
Each day links to its lunar calendar page with the phase, moon sign, and the day’s traditions; the glyph is the Moon’s sign at noon UTC.
Key dates in March 2026
| Date and time (UTC) | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse | total · details | |
| 🌕 Full moon | Worm Moon in Virgo | |
| Apogee | farthest from Earth this orbit: 251,266 miles (404,374 km) | |
| 🌗 Last quarter | in Sagittarius · half of the disk lit | |
| 🌑 New moon | in Pisces · a new lunar cycle begins | |
| Perigee | closest to Earth this orbit: 227,948 miles (366,846 km) | |
| 🌓 First quarter | in Cancer · half of the disk lit |
Best days in March 2026 by lunar tradition
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Above-ground crops
Mar 1, Mar 2, Mar 20, Mar 23, Mar 24, Mar 25, Mar 26, Mar 27, Mar 28, Mar 29
- Root crops
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Transplanting and pruning
Mar 5, Mar 6, Mar 7, Mar 8, Mar 9, Mar 15, Mar 16, Mar 17, Mar 18
- Haircut (Leo and Virgo days)
Traditionally, above-ground crops go in under a waxing Moon on leaf, flower, and fruit days, and root crops under a waning Moon on root days. The rules are on the planting calendar and the hair calendar.
March 2026 day by day
| Date | Phase | Moon sign | Garden | Hair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Mar 1 | 🌔 95% | Leo | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Mon Mar 2 | 🌔 99% | Leo until 12:33 PM | Fruit day until 12:33 PM ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Tue Mar 3 | 🌕 100% | Virgo | Root day | Rest day |
| Wed Mar 4 | 🌖 99% | Virgo until 6:55 PM | Root day until 6:55 PM ideal for sowing | A precise cut |
| Thu Mar 5 | 🌖 96% | Libra | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Fri Mar 6 | 🌖 91% | Libra | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Sat Mar 7 | 🌖 84% | Scorpio from 4:01 AM | Leaf day from 4:01 AM | The cut lasts longer |
| Sun Mar 8 | 🌖 76% | Scorpio | Leaf day | The cut lasts longer |
| Mon Mar 9 | 🌖 68% | Scorpio until 3:36 PM | Leaf day until 3:36 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Tue Mar 10 | 🌖 59% | Sagittarius | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Wed Mar 11 | 🌗 49% | Sagittarius | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Thu Mar 12 | 🌘 40% | Capricorn from 4:06 AM | Root day from 4:06 AM ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Fri Mar 13 | 🌘 31% | Capricorn | Root day ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Sat Mar 14 | 🌘 22% | Capricorn until 3:13 PM | Root day until 3:13 PM ideal for sowing | Strong, resilient hair |
| Sun Mar 15 | 🌘 14% | Aquarius | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Mon Mar 16 | 🌘 8% | Aquarius until 11:15 PM | Flower day until 11:15 PM | The cut lasts longer |
| Tue Mar 17 | 🌘 3% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Wed Mar 18 | 🌘 0% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Thu Mar 19 | 🌑 0% | Aries from 4:02 AM | Fruit day from 4:02 AM | Rest day |
| Fri Mar 20 | 🌒 3% | Aries | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sat Mar 21 | 🌒 8% | Taurus from 6:35 AM | Root day from 6:35 AM | Fast regrowth |
| Sun Mar 22 | 🌒 15% | Taurus | Root day perigee | Fast regrowth |
| Mon Mar 23 | 🌒 25% | Gemini from 8:18 AM | Flower day from 8:18 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Tue Mar 24 | 🌒 35% | Gemini | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Wed Mar 25 | 🌓 47% | Cancer from 10:32 AM | Leaf day from 10:32 AM ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Thu Mar 26 | 🌔 58% | Cancer | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Fri Mar 27 | 🌔 69% | Cancer until 2:10 PM | Leaf day until 2:10 PM ideal for sowing | Skip the cut |
| Sat Mar 28 | 🌔 78% | Leo | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Sun Mar 29 | 🌔 87% | Leo until 7:33 PM | Fruit day until 7:33 PM ideal for sowing | Thickness and volume |
| Mon Mar 30 | 🌔 93% | Virgo | Root day | A precise cut |
| Tue Mar 31 | 🌔 97% | Virgo | Root day | A precise cut |
Keep exploring
- Full moon in March 2026
Exact time, name, sign, and distance
- New moon in March 2026
When the new lunar cycle begins
- Lunar calendar 2026
All full moons, new moons, and eclipses of 2026
- Moon phases
The eight phases of the Moon in order
- Moon sign today
Which sign the Moon is in right now
Frequently asked questions
What day is the full moon in March 2026?
The full moon in March 2026 was the Worm Moon on March 3, 2026, at 11:38 AM UTC, in Virgo.
When is the new moon in March 2026?
The new moon in March 2026 was on March 19, 2026, at 1:24 AM UTC, in Pisces. A new lunar cycle begins at that moment.
What are the moon phases in March 2026?
The principal phases in March 2026 were the full moon on March 3, the last quarter on March 11, the new moon on March 19, and the first quarter on March 25. Between them the Moon passes through the crescent and gibbous phases, listed for each day above.
What are the best days to plant in March 2026?
In lunar tradition, the best days for above-ground crops in March 2026 include March 1, 2, 20, 23, 24, and 25; for root crops, March 4, 12, 13, and 14. The new moon, the full moon, and the day of perigee are traditional rest days.
What are the best days to cut hair in March 2026?
Hair tradition favors the days when the Moon is in Leo or Virgo. In March 2026, they include March 1, 2, 4, 28, 29, and 30. The days of the new moon and the full moon are skipped, as are days with the Moon in Cancer or Pisces.