As the Worm Moon peaks, here’s everything you need to know

good news for moon watchers worm moon It is likely to shine bright till Saturday morning.

According to NASA, the Worm Moon reached its peak on Friday at 3.18 pm (IST) at 12.45 pm EDT. this year worm moon It is also a supermoon and occurs two days before the vernal equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, on March 20.

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The Worm Moon was not visible in India as it is usually brightest in the afternoon.

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It is the last full moon of the winter equinox and the beginning of spring. This name was given by some Native American tribes.

Two such events have already happened this year – the Wolf Moon on January 17th and the Snow Moon on February 16th.

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The March Moon is being called a supermoon because it appears much larger and brighter than the normal full moon. This is caused by the “moon illusion”, according to CNN which quotes from the Farmer’s Almanac.

The phenomenon occurs when the Moon is near the horizon and our eyes compare its size to that of trees, buildings or other objects.

The Etymology of “Worm Moon”

There are several theories behind the origin of the term “worm moon”. One of them is called the name of the earthworms that appear as soil temperatures rise at this time of year, according to Newsweek.

However, later research claimed that the name actually refers to beetle larvae released from the thawing bark of trees, as Newsweek reported.

Other Full Moon Dates in 2022

There are nine full moons left in 2022. Moon watchers, this is your directory, save these dates.

According to the list compiled by CNN, these are:

Pink Moon (April 16)

Phool Chand (May 16)

Strawberry Moon (June 14)

Buck Moon (July 13)

Sturgeon Moon (August 11)

Harvest Moon (September 10)

Hunter Moon (October 9)

Beaver Moon (November 8)

Cold Moon (December 7th).