Midland-Odessa, Look Up! Prep for the Full Moon’s Glow This Week
The Pemian Basin is known for beautiful skies.
Whether it's the breathtaking sunsets or all the stars in the night sky. If you haven't seen what a full moon looks like in West Texas, you are missing out.
Your chance to see the next full moon is right around the corner and you don't want to miss this one!
👇🏽KEEP SCROLLING: TO SEE WHY THE MOON CHANGES COLORS👇🏽
Why does a full moon happen?
Have you ever stopped to think what causes a full moon? Most people love to enjoy them but don't know what causes them.
According to Astronomy.com, a full moon happens when Earth is perfectly between the Sun and the Moon. When they align the entire side of the Moon that faces Earth glows under the sunlight.
The angle the sunlight hits the Moon's surface and is reflected to Earth creates the different lunar phases. This is thanks to the Moon's orbit around the Earth.
The Worm Moon
The upcoming full moon is called the Worm Moon, marking the third full moon of 2025.
What makes this full moon so special is that there will also be a total lunar eclipse, also known as the 'blood moon.'
The lunar eclipse will start overnight from March 13th into March 14th.
The Worm Moon will be at its peak at 1:55 AM on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Here are some of the next full moons to look out for:
- Saturday, April 12 at 7:22 PM — Pink Moon
- Monday, May 12 at 11:56 PM — Flower Moon
- Wednesday, June 11 at 2:44 AM — Strawberry Moon
- Thursday, July 10 at 4:37 PM — Buck Moon
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