Worm Moon 2023: What is Worm Moon? Know date, time, and importance

Worm Moon 2023: Worm Moon is not just the last full Moon of the winter season but holds great spiritual importance and significance. It's a season of positive energy overflow, fertile soil, and the return of earthworms to the surface of the earth.

The name Worm Moon comes from the fact that this full moon of winter typically appears around the time when earthworms begin to emerge from the soil as the weather starts getting warmer. Pic: Reuters

Worm Moon 2023: The Worm Moon is the last full Moon of the winter season. Depending on the lunar calendar, it can occur between late February to late March, mainly in March. This year, the Worm Moon will occur on Tuesday, March 7.

The name Worm Moon comes from the fact that this full moon of winter typically appears around the time when earthworms begin to emerge from the soil as the weather starts getting warmer.

However, Worm Moon is not just the last full Moon of the winter season but holds great spiritual importance and significance. It's a season of positive energy overflow, fertile soil, and the return of earthworms to the surface of the earth. Inevitably, it turns into the year's most productive period. So, it’s the time when one can strive to realise his/her dreams.

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Worm Moon 2023 Timings: When is the best time to see the Worm Moon?

According to Wion, Worm Moon can be seen in India on Tuesday evening, March 7. Also, the moon will be brightest at 6:30 PM IST.
However, the Worm Moon will be visible in the USA at 7:40 AM EST and in the UK at 12:40 PM GMT on Tuesday, March 7.

It should be noted that the Moon will look bigger and considerably brighter than usual in the UK, USA, India, Australia, and New Zealand. Beginning on March 7, the Worm Moon will be visible in the US for three straight nights. However, the Moon's size will continue to decline.

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Worm Moon 2023: List of full Moons in 2023

April 6: Pink moon
May 5: Flower moon
June 3: Strawberry moon
July 3: Buck moon
August 1: Sturgeon moon
August 30: Blue moon
September 29: Harvest moon
October 28: Hunter’s moon
November 27: Beaver moon
December 26: Cold moon

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