As we’re now entering spring, it’s not long before March’s ‘worm moon’ will be visible across the night skies. As well as the rare ‘blood moon’ which is set to occur today, Friday, March 14, residents will also be able to see the spectacular March ‘worm moon’ to signify the end of the cold winter season. The ‘worm moon’ refers to the full moon in March and is believed to take its name from the emergence of earthworms in the soil once the winter frost has melted away.
Professor Christopher Collins , an emeritus astrophysics professor from Liverpool John Moores University, said: “Naming moons is part of culture throughout various parts of Native America and Europe. “The worm moon is the name for the full moon in March. It refers to the ground warming in early spring and the emergence of other life as it does so.
” For those looking to view the worm moon, it is easiest to spot after sunset and is expected to rise at around 5.30pm on Friday March 14. READ MORE: How you can see the rare 'blood moon' lunar eclipse in Bolton this week Blood moon set to dazzle stargazers - when to see it Rare blood moon lunar eclipse set for UK - how to see it At the same time, the ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse is expected to hit its peak at around 6.
58am on Friday March 14. In the UK, this will be a partial eclipse. The last total eclipse in the UK happened in 2022.
Bolton is expected for some partial cloud coverage, but there is still the possibility of being able to vie.
