When is The Next Full Moon of March 2025
Full moon March 2025 occurs on 14th March 2025, Friday at 18.40 UTC and 2.55 AM Eastern Time. You may convert the UTC or Eastern time to your local time zone. This is the full moon that is the nearest to the spring equinox 2025. Nature and mankind are waiting for spring and the many rituals are followed with the arrival of spring. Likewise every other full moon, the March full moon is given a unique name. While the most popular name is Worm Moon, there are many other regional names that you would love to know.
The full moon March 2025 and March equinox are of great importance. The dates of their occurrence determine the dates of many celebrations and rituals. Naming the brightest moons is a tradition in Native America. The names are mostly showcasing a particular behavior of nature or animals during the month or season. As spring arrives, earthworms start appearing and hence the moon of March is known as Worm Moon.
Full Worm Moon 2025
Here are some of the most common names given to the full moon of March. We are sure you would love to know them.
Worm moon
Crust moon
Sap moon
Sugar moon
Crow moon
Spring moon
Chaste moon
Warming Moon
Most of the names indicate the arrival of spring. As the snow becomes crusty due to changing weather, it is called crust moon. The name crow moon indicates the appearing of crow and other birds as the snowfall withdraws.
The date of the major Christian festival called Easter is also determined based on the full moon March and the spring equinox. Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday which happens to be after the first full moon that occurs after the spring equinox. Since the March full moon is not after the spring equinox, Easter is celebrated in April after the occurrence of the full moon after the March equinox.
Full Moon March 2025
This year, the full moon of March 2025 is on 14th March Friday 2025. However, it is very close to the date of the vernal equinox. It occurs before the spring equinox and hence the first full moon of spring is in April. The next full moon is on April on 13th April 2025, Sunday. The full moon April is known as the pink moon or egg moon.
Spring equinox is an astronomical event that marks the beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the official first day of spring is also celebrated in many parts of the world. However, the countries located in the Southern Hemisphere experience the arrival of autumn.
March Full Moon in India
In India, the Hindu calendar is based on the lunar cycle, wherein days are referred to as Tithi. The full moon of March in India is a full moon of Fagun month as per Hindu lunar calendar. They celebrate the festival of color known as Holi on this date. A huge pyre is lit and a mythical deity named Holika is worshipped. The next day is celebrated with colors and coloured water. Loved ones are welcomed by spraying coloured water or powder known as Gulal. Full moon March is coinciding with this festival in India. Find when is the full moon June 2025.
Keep following us to know the complete full moon schedule as well as new moon schedule of every month. The full moon is a night of celebration in different parts of the world in different ways. Our website also tells you about famous full moon festivals.
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