Moon Phases March 1902

The full moon in March 1902 is on 24 March at 03:19 UTC — traditionally called the Worm Moon. The new moon falls on 10 March at 02:48 UTC. Times are UTC.

Last Quarter
2 March
10:37 UTC
New Moon
10 March
02:48 UTC
First Quarter
16 March
22:11 UTC
Full Moon
24 March
03:19 UTC
Worm Moon

Why the March 1902 full moon is called the Worm Moon

Named for the earthworm casts that appear as the ground thaws.

These are the traditional Colonial and Native American names popularised by the farmers’ almanacs. They are folklore, not astronomy — the phase dates and times on this page are computed and verifiable, the names are naming convention.

Moon phase day by day

DayPhaseIllumination
1 Last Quarter60%
2 Last Quarter51%
3 Last Quarter42%
4 Last Quarter32%
5 Waning Crescent24%
6 Waning Crescent16%
7 Waning Crescent9%
8 Waning Crescent4%
9 New Moon1%
10 New Moon0%
11 New Moon2%
12 Waxing Crescent7%
13 Waxing Crescent13%
14 Waxing Crescent22%
15 First Quarter33%
16 First Quarter44%
17 First Quarter55%
18 First Quarter66%
19 Waxing Gibbous76%
20 Waxing Gibbous85%
21 Waxing Gibbous92%
22 Full Moon96%
23 Full Moon99%
24 Full Moon100%
25 Full Moon98%
26 Waning Gibbous95%
27 Waning Gibbous90%
28 Waning Gibbous84%
29 Waning Gibbous76%
30 Last Quarter68%
31 Last Quarter59%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in March 1902?

The full moon in March 1902 is on 24 March at 03:19 UTC, traditionally called the Worm Moon.

What time is the full moon in March 1902?

The moon reaches full phase at 03:19 UTC on 24 March. It looks full to the naked eye for about a day either side of that instant, so the nights before and after are both worth watching.

Why is the March 1902 full moon called the Worm Moon?

Named for the earthworm casts that appear as the ground thaws. These names come from Colonial and Native American tradition and were popularised by the farmers' almanacs — they are naming convention rather than astronomy, while the phase dates and times on this page are computed and verifiable.

When is the new moon in March 1902?

The new moon in March 1902 is on 10 March at 02:48 UTC.