Worm Moon 2027 in March, the next Full Worm Moon
The Worm Moon 2027 is on Monday, March 22. It will be next Full Worm Moon and 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 Full Worm Moon of 2027? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2027’s Worm Moon in March
The March Worm Moon is on Monday, March 22nd. The Worm Moon will be the third full moon of the year.
The March 22 Worm Moon is the first full moon of Spring as the first to occur after the Spring Equinox, also called the Vernal Equinox. Depending on the December Cold Moon in the previous year, the March Wolf Moon is either at the end of Winter or the beginning of Spring.
When is the Full Worm Moon in 2027?
The peak of the Full Worm Moon is 6:44 AM EDT on March 22nd. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The March 22 Worm Moon will be the full moon in Libra.
Related: Learn more about the Worm 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.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Worm Moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the Worm Moon in 2027. The Snow Moon and Sturgeon Moon will each have a penumbral lunar eclipse,
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
No, there will not be full supermoon in March. The 2027 super full moons will be during the Wolf Moon and Snow 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 for the Worm Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the March Worm Moon, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Worm Moon | Mon, March 8, 4:29 a.m. EST | Winter |
| First Quarter | Mon, March 15, 12:25 p.m. EDT | Winter |
| Full Worm Moon | Mon, March 22, 6:44 a.m. EDT | Spring |
| Last Quarter | Mon, March 29, 8:54 p.m. EDT | Spring |
The other full moons next year in 2027
The Worm Moon is one of the twelve full moons next year. The others are
- Wolf Moon 2027 is in January
- Snow Moon 2027 is in February
- Pink Moon 2027 is in April
- Flower Moon 2027 is in May
- Strawberry Moon 2027 is in June
- Buck Moon 2027 is in July
- Sturgeon Moon 2027 is in August
- Harvest Moon 2027 is in September
- Hunter’s Moon 2027 is in October
- Beaver Moon 2027 is in November
- Cold Moon 2027 is in December
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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.