Full moon in March 2024: when to see the Worm Moon

 Full Moon of March 2024: Worm Moon

• Date: March 25
• Time: 07:00 GMT
• Constellation: Virgo

The Full Moon in March is called the Worm Moon because it occurs at the time when earthworms begin to appear in the soil, which gradually warms after winter.

Other names for this month's Full Moon include:

• Chinese: Sleeping Moon
• Celtic: Moon of the Winds
• Cherokee: Windy Moon
• Southern Hemisphere: Harvest Moon, Corn Moon

This full moon is also a partial lunar eclipse, according to the experts at NASA, an imperfect alignment of the sun, Earth and moon that results in the moon passing through only part of Earth's shadow.

During the March Full Moon, people from many parts of Europe, North and East Asia, Australia, Africa, all of North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic and Antarctica will see the penumbral lunar eclipse. During this event, the Moon will appear slightly darkened, as 95.57% of its surface will be covered by Earth's outer shadow.

The Full Worm Moon will take place on Monday, March 25, 202

When is the Full Moon in March 2024?

The first Full Moon of a new season will occur at 07:00 GMT on March 25 and will be located in the constellation Virgo. The Moon will appear full from the night of Sunday March 24 to Tuesday March 26.

The Full Moon will reach the highest point in the sky around midnight local time. But our advice is to begin observations just after the Moon has completely risen above the horizon — at which point it appears larger than usual and appears orange in color.

What is the Worm Moon?

The names of full moons reflect the particularities of the lunar months in which they occur. For example, in America and Europe, the full moon in March is called the Worm Moon because in this month earthworms begin to appear in the soil which finally warms up after the cold winter season . Besides, the worms attract robins and other birds, which are truly the sign of spring! Another “sign of spring” that you will witness a few days after the March full moon is the March equinox. 

Easter Moon 2024

This year, the March Full Moon is the first Full Moon after the March Equinox (which occurs on March 20), so it can also be called the Paschal Moon. The Christian festival of Easter always takes place on the first Sunday following the Paschal Moon; In 2024, Easter will fall on March 31.

Worm Moon 2024: Key Points

In March 2024, the Full Moon will occur on March 25, at 07:00 GMT. Traditionally called the Worm Moon; this year it can also be called the Paschal Moon, as it occurs after the March equinox. Additionally, in 2024, the Full Worm Moon will coincide with a penumbral lunar eclipse and become the second and final Micromoon of the year.