Moon Phases March 2068
The full moon in March 2068 is on 18 March at 22:55 UTC — traditionally called the Worm Moon. The new moon falls on 3 March at 23:37 UTC. Times are UTC.
Why the March 2068 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 | Waning Crescent | 9% |
| 2 | New Moon | 3% |
| 3 | New Moon | 0% |
| 4 | New Moon | 1% |
| 5 | Waxing Crescent | 4% |
| 6 | Waxing Crescent | 10% |
| 7 | Waxing Crescent | 18% |
| 8 | Waxing Crescent | 27% |
| 9 | First Quarter | 38% |
| 10 | First Quarter | 48% |
| 11 | First Quarter | 58% |
| 12 | First Quarter | 68% |
| 13 | Waxing Gibbous | 76% |
| 14 | Waxing Gibbous | 84% |
| 15 | Waxing Gibbous | 90% |
| 16 | Waxing Gibbous | 95% |
| 17 | Full Moon | 98% |
| 18 | Full Moon | 100% |
| 19 | Full Moon | 100% |
| 20 | Full Moon | 97% |
| 21 | Waning Gibbous | 94% |
| 22 | Waning Gibbous | 88% |
| 23 | Waning Gibbous | 81% |
| 24 | Waning Gibbous | 72% |
| 25 | Last Quarter | 63% |
| 26 | Last Quarter | 52% |
| 27 | Last Quarter | 41% |
| 28 | Waning Crescent | 30% |
| 29 | Waning Crescent | 20% |
| 30 | Waning Crescent | 12% |
| 31 | Waning Crescent | 5% |
Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in March 2068?
The full moon in March 2068 is on 18 March at 22:55 UTC, traditionally called the Worm Moon.
What time is the full moon in March 2068?
The moon reaches full phase at 22:55 UTC on 18 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 2068 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 2068?
The new moon in March 2068 is on 3 March at 23:37 UTC.