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The next full moon will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at about 6:38 a.m. Eastern Time (11:38 a.m. UTC), and it is traditionally called the Worm Moon.

Quick Scoop: Next Full Moon

  • Date: March 3, 2026.
  • Time (peak fullness): Around 6:38 a.m. EST / 11:38 a.m. UTC.
  • Traditional name: Worm Moon (the March full moon name in many almanacs).
  • Moon phase now (Feb 6, 2026): Waning gibbous, moving toward last quarter and then new moon before the March full moon.

You’ll likely see it looking very full both on the night of March 2 and the early morning and night of March 3, since the Moon appears “full” to the eye for roughly a day around the exact moment of fullness.

Why it’s called the Worm Moon

Many traditional full moon names used in English come from seasonal changes. For March in the Northern Hemisphere, “Worm Moon” is often explained as referring to:

  • The softening of the ground as winter ends.
  • Earthworms and other creatures becoming active again, which attracts returning birds.

Some cultures and sources use slightly different names for the March full moon (for example, related to spring or renewal), but “Worm Moon” is common in modern calendars and almanacs.

What’s happening between now and then?

From today (February 6, 2026), the Moon is past its February full phase (the Snow Moon on February 1) and is now waning.

Key milestones on the way to the next full moon:

  1. Last Quarter: Around February 9, 2026.
  1. New Moon: Around February 17, 2026 (you’ll barely see the Moon then).
  1. First Quarter: Around February 24, 2026.
  1. Next Full Moon (Worm Moon): March 3, 2026.

If you like planning sky-watching, this gives you a mini roadmap for the lunar cycle over the next few weeks.

Mini viewing tips

  • For most people, the full Moon is easiest to enjoy on the evening before or after the exact full moment, when it rises near local sunset and stays in the sky all night.
  • On March 2 and March 3 nights, look toward the eastern horizon around sunset to catch the Moon rising big and bright.

A simple example: If you step outside just after sunset on March 2, you’ll see a nearly full Worm Moon climbing in the east, then on March 3 you’ll see it already bright in the evening sky, still looking full to your eyes.

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