Friday, March 9, 2018

MOON PHASES FOR MARCH 2018

MOON PHASES FOR MARCH 2018
March 2018 is a special month, not only because it’s when the Spring Equinox occurs, but also because it will host two full Moons—one on the 1st and another on the 31st! The second full Moon is called a Blue Moon.

All dates and times are EST. See the Moon Phase Calendar for your city/state.

Full Moon: March 1, 7:51 P.M.
Last Quarter: March 9, 6:20 A.M.
New Moon: March 17, 9:12 A.M.
First Quarter: March 24, 11:35 A.M.
Full Moon: March 31, 8:37 A.M.
For your next full Moon, see Full Moon Dates chart.

MARCH FULL MOON NAMES
March’s Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used the Moon’s phases to track the seasons; Colonial Americans also used these names, especially those of the local Algonquin tribes who lived between New England and Lake Superior.

At the time of this Moon, the ground begins to soften enough for earthworm casts to reappear, inviting the return of robins and migrating birds.

Roots start to push their way up through the soil, and the Earth experiences a re-birth as it awakens from its winter slumber.

In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins.

See all Full Moon names and their meanings.

MARCH BLUE MOON
When two full Moons occur in a single calendar month, the second is called a Blue Moon. In March 2018, a Blue Moon will occur on the 31st. Learn more about Blue Moons!

MARCH FULL WORM MOON VIDEO
Each month, we will explain the traditional names of the Full Moon along with some fascinating Moon facts. In this video, learn about the Full Worm Moon, Moon illusions, and when and why the Moon rides high or low in the sky. Click below to watch the video.





BEST DAYS IN MARCH 2018
Below are the best days for activities based on the Moon’s sign and phase in March.

For Planting

Aboveground crops: 24, 25
Belowground crops: 5–7, 15, 16
For Setting Eggs

3, 4, 30, 31
For Fishing

1, 17–31






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