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Full Moon March 2016
The March 2016 full moon is Mar 23, 2016, 8:01 AM EDT (12:01 UTC) in Libra.
Full Moon in Libra: March 23, 2016 · Worm Moon
The full moon is exact at , with the Moon at 3°18′ Libra.
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York (Eastern) | Wed, Mar 23, 8:01 AM EDT |
| Chicago (Central) | Wed, Mar 23, 7:01 AM CDT |
| Denver (Mountain) | Wed, Mar 23, 6:01 AM MDT |
| Los Angeles (Pacific) | Wed, Mar 23, 5:01 AM PDT |
| Honolulu | Wed, Mar 23, 2:01 AM HST |
| London | Wed, Mar 23, 12:01 PM GMT |
| Sydney | Wed, Mar 23, 11:01 PM GMT+11 |
- Name: Worm Moon. A North American almanac name for the month; other traditions use other names.
- Distance: 404,614 km from Earth’s centre, the 11th-closest of 2016’s 12 full moons. “Supermoon” has no single official definition, so we give the distance instead.
- Eclipse: yes — a penumbral lunar eclipse peaks 2016-03-23 11:47 UTC.
- Void of course: until the Moon enters the next sign at (last major aspect: opposition Uranus).
New Moon in March 2016: March 9, 2016 · All 2016 full moons · Moon sign today · Your birthday Moon phase
Times in UTC and New York time; a phase near midnight can fall on a different local date. How phases and void-of-course windows are calculated
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in March 2016?
The March 2016 full moon is Mar 23, 2016, 8:01 AM EDT (12:01 UTC) in Libra.
What sign is the March 2016 full moon in?
3°18′ Libra on the tropical zodiac.
What time is the March 2016 full moon in Los Angeles?
Wed, Mar 23, 5:01 AM PDT.
What is the March 2016 full moon called?
Worm Moon. Names follow North American almanac tradition; the Harvest Moon is the full Moon nearest the September equinox.
Is the full moon visible all night?
Roughly. A full Moon rises near sunset and sets near sunrise, and looks full for a night or two either side of the exact instant.
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