Be sure to catch a glimpse of the bright, full Moon on the evening of March 7. March’s full Moon is known as the Worm Moon, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
So, why Worm Moon? The name comes from the Naudowessie (Dakota) people and has been used by other Native American groups as well. Rather than referring to the worms that emerge from the ground after spring rains, the nickname was more likely given for the worm-like beetle larvae that crawl out of trees this time of year.
Other nicknames for March’s full Moon include the Sugar Moon, Eagle Moon, and Lenten Moon.
It will officially rise at 12:40 pm Universal Time, according to the U.S. Navy’s astronomical calendar. That’s 7:40 am Eastern, but of course, you probably won’t get a real good look at it until the Sun sets.
If you’re eagerly waiting for darker skies to observe the stars and planets, remember to mark your calendar for the New Moon that’s coming on March 21.
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