Mark your calendar for the Full Worm Moon 2025 in March.
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 Full Worm Moon of 2025? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Now that the 2025 Worm Moon is in the past, check out the date of the next Worm Moon in 2026.
Get ready for 2025’s Full Worm Moon in March
The full moon in March 2025 is on Friday, March 14. The Worm full moon will be the third full moon of the year.
The March 14 Worm moon will be the last full moon of winter as the last full moon after the 2024-25 Winter Solstice. Depending on the year, the Full Worm Moon could occur either at the end of Winter or the beginning of Spring.
When is the Full Worm Moon in 2025?
The peak of the Full Worm Moon will be at 2:55 a.m. EDT on March 14th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The March 14 Worm Moon will be the full moon in Virgo.
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.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Worm Moon?
Yes, there will be a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon during the full moon in March. The Worm Moon will also be called the Worm Blood Moon. It will be the first of the lunar eclipses for the year.
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
No, there will not be a full supermoon in March. The 2025 super full moons will be in October, November, and December.
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 for the Worm Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the March Worm Moon last year, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the Full Moon began in February and ended in March.
| Moon Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon | Thu, February 27, 7:45 p.m. | Winter |
| First Quarter | Thu, March 6, 11:32 a.m. | Winter |
| Full Moon | Fri, March 14, 2:55 a.m. | Winter |
| Last Quarter | Sat, March 22, 7:29 a.m. | Spring |
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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.