A full moon will occur on the night of March 13, 2025, which will transform into a “blood moon” during a total lunar eclipse.
What Time Does the March 2025 Full Moon Occur?
The March 2025 full moon will rise over Florida’s east coast at approximately 7:45 p.m. EDT on Saturday, March 13—times may shift slightly depending on your precise location in Florida, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory. It will set around 7:15 a.m. EDT on Sunday, March 14. The moon reaches its peak illumination—100% full—at 2:47 a.m. EDT on March 14, as reported by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
When Is the Best Time to Watch March’s Full Moon?
Moons near the horizon often appear larger to the human eye due to an optical illusion. For viewers along the U.S. East Coast, the full moon will look most impressive just after moonrise on March 13 around 7:45 p.m. EDT and just before moonset on March 14 around 7:15 a.m. EDT.
What Time Is the March 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse?
The total lunar eclipse will begin at 11:57 p.m. EDT on March 13 as the moon enters Earth’s penumbra, the outer shadow, according to NASA’s eclipse data. The partial phase starts at 1:09 a.m. EDT on March 14, with the moon turning red as it enters the umbra, Earth’s darker inner shadow. Totality—when the moon is fully red—runs from 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m. EDT, peaking at 2:58 a.m. EDT. The eclipse wraps up by 6:00 a.m. EDT as the moon exits the penumbra. Times may vary slightly by location.
Why Is It Called A Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse?
Total lunar eclipses are referred to as “Blood Moons” because they often appear dark red in color.
For a total lunar eclipse to happen, the Moon must be full, which means it is directly opposite the Sun, with Earth in between.
The reddish appearance of the Moon is caused by the Earth’s atmosphere filtering out blue light from the sunlight that reaches the Moon.
March Full Moon Names
The Farmer’s Almanac notes that Native Americans dubbed March’s full moon the “Worm Moon,” marking the emergence of worms as spring thaws the soil. Other names include “Sugar Moon,” tied to maple sap harvesting, and “Goose Moon,” reflecting seasonal migrations.
Full Moon High Tide
For those planning to walk, bike, or run along the beach in Florida, this Full Moon brings along with it higher than average tides depending on your exact location.
