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2023 will be an exceptional year in terms of astronomical events it means. at the beginning of March of this year, we will be able to appreciate during the first week the “Worm Moon” or “also known as ‘Lenten Moon’ that will light up the sky, and that marks the end of the winter season in the northern hemisphere and the beginning of spring. Next, we share all the details of when and how to appreciate from Mexico.
According to the Astronomical Agenda of the National Center for Geographic Information the Super moon It can be seen in Mexico on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:00 p.m. What makes it different is that this time the satellite appears slightly larger in a reddish or silver hue: this is the astronomical phenomenon known as “Worm Moon”.
Although at first glance all the moons look a bit alike, each one has a special power and symbolizes different things. In the case of the worm moon there are two characteristics that make it unique; that appears right at the end of winter and that can be seen in all its splendor, thanks to the mild days of this season.
If you want to appreciate the worm moon It will be possible without the need to use telescopes or special lenses, it will only be enough to position yourself in a place where there is no light pollution, trees that block the view or cables that interfere with the landscape.
Why is it called Worm Moon?
The Worm Moon marks the start of the Easter festivities. For that reason, for millennia it has been charged with a deep meaning for the religions derived from Christianity. It is considered the first Super moon of each year, so it looks larger than the average for the rest of the nights.
In addition to its size, the Worm Moon tIt is also characterized by its splendor, because it seems to reflect more sunlight, since it is slightly closer to our planet.
The moon filled with March is call of Worm because it represents the end of winter and the return of life, such is the case of oligochaete worms or annelids, to the surface since during the cold season they hide in the depths of the soil to subsist and emerge to the surface in the first few days. spring days.
The American Indians also nicknamed it raven moonbecause it coincided with the moment when these birds say goodbye to winter and welcome the heat with their squawks.
Is Super moon It can also be seen from the NASA page, where every day we can appreciate the firmament up close and spread the main news about what is happening in the universe.
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