Moon Phases March 1921
The full moon in March 1921 is on 23 March at 20:17 UTC — traditionally called the Worm Moon. The new moon falls on 9 March at 18:08 UTC. Times are UTC.
Why the March 1921 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
| Day | Phase | Illumination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Last Quarter | 52% |
| 2 | Last Quarter | 43% |
| 3 | Last Quarter | 33% |
| 4 | Waning Crescent | 25% |
| 5 | Waning Crescent | 17% |
| 6 | Waning Crescent | 11% |
| 7 | Waning Crescent | 5% |
| 8 | New Moon | 2% |
| 9 | New Moon | 0% |
| 10 | New Moon | 0% |
| 11 | New Moon | 3% |
| 12 | Waxing Crescent | 7% |
| 13 | Waxing Crescent | 13% |
| 14 | Waxing Crescent | 21% |
| 15 | First Quarter | 31% |
| 16 | First Quarter | 42% |
| 17 | First Quarter | 53% |
| 18 | First Quarter | 64% |
| 19 | Waxing Gibbous | 75% |
| 20 | Waxing Gibbous | 84% |
| 21 | Waxing Gibbous | 92% |
| 22 | Full Moon | 97% |
| 23 | Full Moon | 100% |
| 24 | Full Moon | 100% |
| 25 | Full Moon | 97% |
| 26 | Waning Gibbous | 92% |
| 27 | Waning Gibbous | 86% |
| 28 | Waning Gibbous | 78% |
| 29 | Last Quarter | 69% |
| 30 | Last Quarter | 60% |
| 31 | Last Quarter | 50% |
Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in March 1921?
The full moon in March 1921 is on 23 March at 20:17 UTC, traditionally called the Worm Moon.
What time is the full moon in March 1921?
The moon reaches full phase at 20:17 UTC on 23 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 1921 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 1921?
The new moon in March 1921 is on 9 March at 18:08 UTC.