The title "Worm Moon" has been given to the full moon of March, referring to soil changes in the Temperate Zone of the Northern Hemisphere at this time of year. Occuring in concert with a thawing of the soil, which brings worms toward the surface (and robins onto our lawns), this year's Worm Moon also coincides with the vernal (spring) equinox.
In addition, this year's Worm Moon occurs near the perigee of the moon's orbit around the Earth, the closest it comes to our planet. This makes the moon appear about 10% larger than an average full moon, prompting the title of Super Moon.
Rising above the Eastern Colorado Plains this evening, the Super Worm Moon was certainly impressive. While both our beautiful satellite and the "lowly" earthworms are oblivious of human terminology, they are no less vital to our welfare.
In addition, this year's Worm Moon occurs near the perigee of the moon's orbit around the Earth, the closest it comes to our planet. This makes the moon appear about 10% larger than an average full moon, prompting the title of Super Moon.
Rising above the Eastern Colorado Plains this evening, the Super Worm Moon was certainly impressive. While both our beautiful satellite and the "lowly" earthworms are oblivious of human terminology, they are no less vital to our welfare.
