Full Moon March 2027, the third of year
The March 2027 Full Moon is on Monday, March 22. It will be the third full moon of 2027.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the March Full Moon of 2027? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2027’s March full moon
The March Full Moon is on Monday, March 22nd. It will be the third full moon of the year.
The March 22 Full Moon is the first full moon of Spring as the first to occur after the Spring Equinox, also called the Vernal Equinox. The full moon in March is either at the end of Winter or the beginning of Spring.
When is the full moon in March for 2027?
The peak of the March full moon is 6:44 AM EDT on March 22. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The March 22 Full Moon will be the full moon in Libra.
Related: Learn more about the March Full Moon in 2026.
Names for the March Full Moon
The March full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Worm Moon. This full moon name is inspired by the time of the year when the earthworms start to reappear as the grown thaws at the end of the winter. The birds start to come back as spring approaches, with the Spring Equinox that happens each year towards the end of March.
Other nicknames for the March Full Moon include: Sap Moon, Crow Moon, Chaste Moon, Sugar Moon, and Lenten Moon.
Related: Learn more about the Worm Moon in 2027.
Will there be a lunar eclipse in March during the full moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the March full moon in 2027. The February full moon and August Full Moon will each have a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Will there a full supermoon in March?
No, there will not be full supermoon in March. The 2027 super full moons will be during the January Full Moon and February Full Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Moon Phases in March 2027
Below are the four core moon phases that will occur in March, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start and end in March.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| March New Moon 2027 | Mon, March 8, 4:29 a.m. EST | Winter |
| March First Quarter | Mon, March 15, 12:25 p.m. EDT | Winter |
| March Full Moon 2027 | Mon, March 22, 6:44 a.m. EDT | Spring |
| March Last Quarter | Mon, March 29, 8:54 p.m. EDT | Spring |
Full Moons next year in 2027
The March full moon is one of the twelve full moons next year. The others are
- Full moon in January 2027 is on Jan 22nd
- Full Moon in February 2027 on February 20th
- Full Moon in April 2027 is in on April 20th
- Full Moon in May 2027 is in on May 20th
- Full Moon in June 2027 is on June 18th
- Full Moon in July 2027 is on July 18th
- Full Moon in August 2027 is on Aug 17th
- Full Moon in September 2027 is on Sept 15th
- Full Moon in October 2027 is on Oct 15th
- Full Moon in November 2027 is on Nov 13th
- Full Moon in December 2027 is on Dec 13th
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The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.