March’s full Blood Worm Moon will appear in our sky on Monday night, March 2-3, 2026. It will bring a total lunar eclipse beginning at 08:44 UTC (3:44 a.m. EST) on March 3, 2026.
Full moon in March 2026
Moment of the full moon: March’s full moon—traditionally known as the Worm Moon—will fall on March 3, 2026, at 11:38 UTC (6:38 a.m. EST).
When to see: Look for the bright, nearly full moon rising in the east around sunset on March 2, 2026. It will reach high in the south around midnight and set in the west around sunrise on March 3, 2026. The full moon will reach its peak illumination in the early morning before sunrise on March 3, 2026.
March’s full moon near Regulus: The full moon in March 2026 will be visible below the bright star Regulus after dark and to the left of Regulus around midnight. Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo, the Lion, will rise about 30 minutes before the full moon.
March’s full moon lies in Leo: The full moon in March 2026 will lie in front of the zodiac constellation Leo, the Lion. The famous star pattern in Leo that looks like a backward question mark, the Sickle, will appear above the full moon after dark. The bright star Regulus marks the end of the handle of “the Sickle”.
March’s full moon brings a total lunar eclipse: The full moon in March 2026 is often referred to as the Blood Worm Moon, as it will coincide with a rare total lunar eclipse that turns the moon a deep reddish color. The eclipse will be visible across the Americas in the early morning hours before sunrise on March 3, 2026.
Is March’s full moon a supermoon?
The full moon in March 2026 will not be a supermoon.
Generally, a full moon qualifies as a supermoon when it occurs within 90% of its perigee or within 2.4 days of perigee. As the full moon in March 2026 will occur about five days after lunar perigee, it will not be a supermoon.
Why is March’s full moon called the Worm Moon?
March’s full moon is traditionally known as the Worm Moon because it was believed that, during this time of year, earthworms emerge as the soil warms, attracting birds and signaling the end of winter.
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