It’s called the moon. {and if you know the song this comes from, we really should be best friends}

There are some fun things going on in the sky this week. From today until the 19th, the moon is not only full, but it’s going to be at it’s closest to the Earth. This article on EarthSky explains it all in better terms, but it’s not going to be this close again until 2016! Time to get outside and have a look! You’ll also see Saturn near the moon, and very bright. I’m thinking it’s a good time to pull out our telescope and binoculars!

This full moon is also called the “Worm Moon”! Did you know that full moons have different names each month? Harvest Moon, Pink Moon, and many more. I hadn’t heard of the Worm Moon before, but basically it’s called that because in March earthworms start to make their appearance and Robins return. This is true! I have seen many Robins in our yard, and worms as well. If you want to learn all the full moon names and meanings, here is a good list: Full Moon Names and Their Meanings.

Do you love looking at the night sky too? Happy Pi Day!! (3.14)