The full worm moon, also known as a super worm moon, appears larger and brighter than other full moons and will reach peak fullness at 1:48 p.m. ET—giving astronomers a great view when it rises above the horizon Monday night.
Super worm moon to rise on first day of spring
It will be the third and last super moon of 2019, and the first super moon during the spring equinox in 19 years.of the season will light up the night sky on Monday. The full worm moon, also known as a super worm moon, appears larger and brighter than other full moons and will reach peak fullness at 1:48 p.m. ET, according to the Farmer's Almanac, giving astronomers a great view when it rises above the horizon Monday night.Super moons that occur in March are nicknamed the"worm moon" because that's the time of year when earth worms tend to emerge from the ground as it begins to thaw from the departing cold of winter.
Monday night's celestial event also marks the first of three supermoons this year, with one in April and another in May. A super moon occurs when a full moon or new moon coincides with the moon's position at its closest to earth, according to NASA.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The full worm supermoon will appear in the sky tonightThis full moon is the second of four consecutive supermoons in 2020.
Read more »
Noah Wyle Launches Slippery Moon Productions, Developing 2017 Hungarian Oscar Entry ‘Kills On Wheels’ Into Limited SeriesEXCLUSIVE: Five-time Emmy nominee and three-time Golden Globe nominee Noah Wyle is opening the doors to his new production label Slippery Moon Productions with longtime creative colleague Zach Luna…
Read more »
Bernie Sanders is hammering Joe Biden on Social SecurityBernie Sanders has launched an offensive against Joe Biden in the days since last week’s “Super Tuesday” results made the Democratic presidential primary a race between the two men.
Read more »
Meghan Markle Marks One of Her Last Royal Appearances in Stunning StyleMeghan Markle made one of her last royal appearances in a stunning look.
Read more »
'Supergirl' recap: Super girl, super guardHey, who wants to check out the Obsidian Platinum pop-up store with me? Before you answer, be aware that there’s a slight chance of pink…
Read more »
A Multimillionaire Surveillance Dealer Steps Out Of The Shadows . . . And His $9 Million WhatsApp Hacking VanHe can hack your WhatsApp, find out where you are in 15 minutes and monitor your iPhone. But Tal Dilian says he's one of the good guys. It's badly-behaved governments who should be in trouble, not the $12 billion industry he's come to represent.
Read more »