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12-03-2025
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When is the next full moon? What you need to know about March's Worm Moon in Wisconsin
This is a big week for Wisconsin sky gazers. Not only is a total lunar eclipse slated for Thursday, but March's full moon will also be shining bright across the night sky. March's full moon, dubbed the Worm Moon, will reach peak illumination on Friday, March 14 in the early morning hours. Here's what to know: The Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Friday, March 14 at 2:55 a.m. EST, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. You can look for the moon on Thursday night, which is also the total lunar eclipse. The Almanac has a moonrise and moonset calculator, which lets users search by state, city or ZIP code. More: Lunar eclipse is next week. Will you be able to see it in Wisconsin? No, the Worm Moon is not a super moon. There will be three super full moons later in 2025, according to Experts originally believed March's full moon got its name from the earthworms that come out of the soil in spring. But it's actually because of beetle larvae that began to emerge from their winter hiding spots around this time, the Almanac says. It's also called by several other names, including the Eagle Moon, Goose Moon or Crow Comes Back Moon. Here is the full moon schedule for 2025: March 14: Worm Moon April 12: Pink Moon May 12: Flower Moon June 11: Strawberry Moon July 10: Buck Moon Aug. 9: Sturgeon Moon Sept. 7: Harvest Moon Oct. 6: Hunter's Moon Nov. 5: Beaver Moon Dec. 4: Cold Moon More: The biggest astronomical events in 2025: Eclipses to meteor showers and full moon schedule Here's a list of places around the state that could offer some of the best views of the night sky: Newport State Park, Ellison Bay Driftless Wisconsin Harrington Beach State Park Kettle Moraine State Forest Kohler-Andrae State Park Parnell Tower Alex Groth contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: March full moon: When and how to see the Worm Moon in Wisconsin
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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What to know about March's full "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse
Astronomy fans are in for a treat this March as the full moon will appear to turn red during a total lunar eclipse. March's full moon, known as the Worm Moon, will pass into Earth's shadow on the night of March 13, or early on March 14, depending on the time zone, according to NASA. This eclipse will be visible from Earth's Western Hemisphere. The Old Farmer's Almanac details specific moonrise times for ZIP codes across the U.S. Local forecasts also include detailed information on how clear the night sky will be in various locations. What is a lunar eclipse? A lunar eclipse happens when the sun, Earth and moon all align so that the moon passes into the Earth's shadow. During a total lunar eclipse, like the one happening this March, the entire moon will fall within the darkest part of Earth's shadow. Each lunar eclipse is visible from half of Earth. There are also partial and penumbral eclipses, which are when the sun, Earth and moon are not perfectly aligned. Why does the moon look red during the lunar eclipse? With the moon in the shadow of the Earth, it will appear red-orange, according to NASA. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called blood moons because of the phenomenon. During a lunar eclipse, the moon gets its red coloration because any sunlight that's not blocked by the Earth is filtered through a "thick slice of Earth's atmosphere" as it heads toward the moon's surface, according to NASA. The more dust or clouds in Earth's atmosphere during the total lunar eclipse, the redder the moon will appear. "It's as if all the world's sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the Moon," NASA explains in a blog post. This is the same phenomenon that makes the sky appear blue during the day. Why is March's full moon called the worm moon? The Worm Moon nickname may have come from the earthworms typically found as spring nears, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Other research suggests the name may date back to writings from the 1760s about worms, or beetle larvae, coming out from bark as trees thaw from the winter. There are also other names for March's full moon related to the transition from winter to spring. The first day of spring will be on March 20, just days after the Worm Moon. Other names for March's full moon are the Eagle Moon, Goose Moon, Crow Comes Back Moon, Sugar Moon, Wind Strong Moon and Sore Eyes Moon. What else can you see during the full Blood Worm Moon? If there's a bit of rain during the full moon, there may be a rare moonbow, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. It's like a rainbow, but created by moonlight, rather than sunlight. Moonbows only happen when the full Moon is fairly low in the sky, so the phenomenon would be most apparent in the hours after sunset when the sky is dark. Viewers can also look to the western sky on the night of the total lunar eclipse to catch a glimpse of Jupiter and Mars, according to NASA. Constellations may also be easier to spot than usual as Earth's shadow dims the Moon's glow. Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power A Baltimore doctor's patients come to his aid
CBS News
10-03-2025
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- CBS News
What to know about March's full "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse
Astronomy fans are in for a treat this March as the full moon will appear to turn red during a total lunar eclipse. March's full moon, known as the Worm Moon, will pass into Earth's shadow on the night of March 13, or early on March 14, depending on the time zone, according to NASA. This eclipse will be visible from Earth's Western Hemisphere. The Old Farmer's Almanac details specific moonrise times for ZIP codes across the U.S. Local forecasts also include detailed information on how clear the night sky will be in various locations. What is a lunar eclipse? A lunar eclipse happens when the sun, Earth and moon all align so that the moon passes into the Earth's shadow. During a total lunar eclipse, like the one happening this March, the entire moon will fall within the darkest part of Earth's shadow. Each lunar eclipse is visible from half of Earth. There are also partial and penumbral eclipses, which are when the sun, Earth and moon are not perfectly aligned. Why does the moon look red during the lunar eclipse? With the moon in the shadow of the Earth, it will appear red-orange, according to NASA. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called blood moons because of the phenomenon. During a lunar eclipse, the moon gets its red coloration because any sunlight that's not blocked by the Earth is filtered through a "thick slice of Earth's atmosphere" as it heads toward the moon's surface, according to NASA. The more dust or clouds in Earth's atmosphere during the total lunar eclipse, the redder the moon will appear. "It's as if all the world's sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the Moon," NASA explains in a blog post. This is the same phenomenon that makes the sky appear blue during the day. Why is March's full moon called the worm moon? The Worm Moon nickname may have come from the earthworms typically found as spring nears, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Other research suggests the name may date back to writings from the 1760s about worms, or beetle larvae, coming out from bark as trees thaw from the winter. There are also other names for March's full moon related to the transition from winter to spring. The first day of spring will be on March 20, just days after the Worm Moon. Other names for March's full moon are the Eagle Moon, Goose Moon, Crow Comes Back Moon, Sugar Moon, Wind Strong Moon and Sore Eyes Moon. What else can you see during the full Blood Worm Moon? If there's a bit of rain during the full moon, there may be a rare moonbow, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. It's like a rainbow, but created by moonlight, rather than sunlight. Moonbows only happen when the full Moon is fairly low in the sky, so the phenomenon would be most apparent in the hours after sunset when the sky is dark. Viewers can also look to the western sky on the night of the total lunar eclipse to catch a glimpse of Jupiter and Mars, according to NASA. Constellations may also be easier to spot than usual as Earth's shadow dims the Moon's glow.
