While March 2026 is fairly quiet in terms of celestial events, there’s plenty to see in the night sky.
Here’s what to know about the March full moon:
When will we see the Worm Moon?
The full Worm Moon will make its appearance on Tuesday, March 3, and will reach peak illumination at 6:38 a.m. ET, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
That’s also the date of a total lunar eclipse for the Americas, East Asia, Australia and the Pacific, according to NASA.
Why is it called the Worm Moon?
March’s full moon is called the Worm Moon due to the thawing of the ground as the land “wakes up” and early spring arrives, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The reference also refers earthworms starting to appear as the soil warms in early spring, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
What else is March’s full moon called?
The Worm Moon is also known as the Sugar Moon, the Wind Strong Moon, the Sore Eyes Moon, Goose Moon, and the Crow Comes Back Moon, the Old Farmer’s Almanac says.
When will the Worm Moon rise in the Rochester area?
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the moon will rise in the Rochester area at roughly 5:20 p.m. March 2 and will set at 6:24 a.m. March 3.
When will the Worm Moon rise in the Westchester area?
Moonrise for the White Plains area on March. 2 will happen at 5:07 p.m. and the moon will set at 6:05 a.m. March. 3, the Old Farmer’s Almanac says.
What other celestial events are happening in March?
The March 3 total lunar eclipse is the second celestial event this month and it coincides with the full moon – a rare event that will cause the moon to slowly darken and turn a coppery red…