The March 2025 Full Moon was on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:55 AM EDT. It was the third full moon of 2025.
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 2025? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for March 2025’s Full Worm Moon
The full moon in March 2025 is on Friday, March 14. The March full moon will be the third full moon of the year.
The March 14 full 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 March Full Moon in 2025?
The peak of the Full March 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 Full 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 in March?
Yes, there will be a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon during the March Full Moon. It will be the first of the lunar eclipses for the year.
Will there a full supermoon in March?
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.
Will March be a blue moon?
No, there will not be a blue moon in March, nor any other month in 2025. There was a seasonal blue moon in 2024 and there will be a blue moon in 2026 with a second full moon in May.
There are two definitions of blue moons. The most common, and the one you likely know, is when two full moons occur in the same month. The second full moon is typically called a blue moon.
The second definition relates to having an extra full moon on the calendar during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon is also called a blue moon or a seasonal blue moon.
Moon Phases for the March Full Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the March Full Moon, 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.