Why Tonight's Full Moon is called the Worm Moon? Here is the answer

The Worm Moon is the most common name given to the full Moon of March, which will be seen in the night sky this evening. This name originates from the Algonquin tribes who lived in the northeastern part of the United States and parts of Canada. March is springtime in this region, which made for ideal conditions for the earthworm to emerge from the ground that softly thawed from the winter's frost.

March’s full Moon is also known as the Sap Moon, describing the task of tapping sap from maple trees, another common practice during the month in this region. Late winter and early spring feasts were planned around the abundance of sap and earthworms that had recently been made available, earning it the Worm Moon name.

The Algonquin tribes named the moons of each month based on the changing environment and activities available to them. This is the same system used to name the modern months of the year, derived from their Latin and Roman origins. For example, the February full Moon is known as the Snow Moon, due to the heavy snowfall of the season.

The Worm Moon also coincides with another special occurrence in the night sky: the vernal equinox. This is when the sun shines directly on the equator, and day and night are of equal length. As the first day of spring, the Worm Moon stands watch over the start of the new season and all of the activity that comes with it.

The powerful symbolism of the Worm Moon makes it an exciting celestial event for those who are looking forward to the warmer weather and spring festivities that come with it. So, take a look at the night sky tonight and make sure to spot the Worm Moon—the eyes of the Algonquin reflecting down from the stars!