Austin to see the only total lunar eclipse of 2026
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The next full moon is coming soon. And according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it’s a special one. Tradition dubs the full moon of March as the “Worm Moon.” “For many years, it was believed this name referred to earthworms appearing as the soil warms in early spring —drawing birds such as robins and signaling the changing season,
The March worm moon will turn blood red during a total lunar eclipse on March 3, a rare event not seen again until 2028.
While the celestial event promises a spectacular sight, sleep experts warn that the beauty of a full moon may come with an unexpected downside. See details.