Summary
The first full moon of spring, called the Worm Moon, was visible in the UK on Monday night. In other regions, including parts of the Americas, a total lunar eclipse also occurred, causing the moon to appear red, a phenomenon known as a Blood Moon. The lunar eclipse was not visible in the UK, but the full moon remained visible into Tuesday night.
Key Facts
- The Worm Moon is the first full moon of spring, seen in the UK on Monday night.
- A total lunar eclipse, turning the moon red, happened for some regions but not visible in the UK.
- The eclipse occurred at 11:30 GMT on Tuesday but was mainly observable in parts of the Americas, East Asia, and Australia.
- The Worm Moon gets its name because earthworms emerge in the warming spring weather.
- Full moons have traditional names used to mark seasons and events.
- The eclipse allowed about a third of the world’s population to view the Blood Moon.
- The next full moon, the Pink Moon, will appear on 1 April, followed by the Flower Moon and a Blue Moon in May.
