The night sky will offer one of the greatest visual spectacles of this winter. The Worm Moon, the traditional name given to the full moon in March, will light up the nights of March 2 to 4 throughout the peninsula and the archipelagos. Its name comes from ancient cultures in the northern hemisphere, who associated the thaw and the reappearance of worms with the imminent arrival of spring.
The satellite will reach its exact full phase at 12:38 p.m. (peninsular time) on Tuesday. However, astronomy enthusiasts will enjoy an optimal view during the nights before and after. The lunar disk will be fully illuminated, making it easy to photograph when the satellite appears on the horizon just after sunset.
In cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville, the moonrise on March 3 will be particularly striking. Positioned near the star Regulus in the constellation Leo, the moon will cast golden tones during its first minutes of ascent, allowing for high-quality images to be captured without the need for professional equipment.
A total eclipse that bypasses Spain
This full moon in March 2026 holds an astronomical curiosity: it coincides with a total lunar eclipse. Despite the significance of the event, the phenomenon will go unnoticed in Spain. The alignment of the Earth, the Sun, and the satellite will favor only the regions of Oceania, East Asia, and the Pacific Ocean.
Spanish observatories confirm that neither the total nor the partial phase of this eclipse will be visible. However, the Worm Moon will remain of interest as the last major milestone on the calendar before the spring equinox, which will occur on March 20.
Tips for tracking
To locate the exact moment when the satellite will appear in each municipality, experts suggest using specialized mobile applications. The satellite will cross the sky throughout the night, from east to west, and will disappear with the first light of dawn on Wednesday.