Dusk this evening will usher-in the last of this year’s trifecta of Supermoons. The year started in style when an stunning Super Blood Wolf Moon arrived in the skies in January 2019, followed by a Super Snow Moon in February. But the best has arguably been saved till last, with the March Supermoon coinciding with the Spring Equinox’s arrival.
The March Full Moon, also known as the Super Worm Moon illuminate the night skies around the world.
This means professional photographers and amateur astronomers alike can enjoy the event in India.
The Super Worm Equinox Moon will hit its peak in India at 7.12am on Thursday, March 21.
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The Supermoon is especially auspicious as the astronomical event will illuminate the Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox.
A Full Moon has not made such a close approach on the first day of the Spring Season since the year 2000 and the two celestial events will not simultaneously occur again until 2030.
The March Full Moon is called the Worm Moon because it occurs towards the start of Spring in the northern hemisphere.
This is a time of year when the ground begins to thaw and earthworms reappear.
The March Full Moon is also known as the Sap Moon, the Crow Moon and the Lenten Moon.
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Why do Super Moons matter?
The Super Worm Moon will appear 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than normal.
But lunar lookouts will most likely not notice the difference.
Supermoons have a very special significance to anyone who lives near the coast, such as the Indian cities of Mumbai or Kochi.
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Astrology author Tristan Gooley said: “Since it is a full moon and it is particularly close to us there are certain very definite relationships, and the biggest one is tides.
“It has a bigger impact on the force of the tides than a lot of people might imagine.
“If you are within 20 miles of the coast you will notice an impact on the behaviour of birds and all animals.”
After the Super Worm Equinox Moon has passed, the next really big supermoon will be the “Super Pink Moon” of April 8, 2020.