Caught in the Earth’s Shadow

Monday March 2, 2026

The March 2026 Worm Moon is not just another full moon: it falls right inside a total lunar eclipse, turning the disc a deep coppery red for almost an hour.

The last full moon of the winter season, the Full Worm Moon, is just hours away. It’s called the Worm Moon because the ground begins to thaw and earthworms reappear — and birds like robins…