Worm Moon

I found out something interesting today. The full moon in March is known as the 'Worm Moon'. The Farmer's Almanack says that the moon is named after the lowly earthworm because;

"As the temperature begins to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts appear, heralding the return of the robins. The more northern tribes knew this Moon as the Full Crow Moon, when the cawing of crows signaled the end of winter; or the Full Crust Moon, because the snow cover becomes crusted from thawing by day and freezing at night. The Full Sap Moon, marking the time of tapping maple trees, is another variation. To the settlers, it was also known as the Lenten Moon, and was considered to be the last full Moon of winter."

The full moon, or worm moon, this month is going to be on March 8. So be on the lookout for the earthworms and robins!