Articles About March (12)

The Month of March

March is the third month of the year. It has 31 days and is named after Mars, the Roman god of war.

March Equinox

March equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the Southern Hemisphere's autumnal/fall equinox.

March Equinox Customs

Learn more about the customs, traditions and events surrounding the March equinox.

The 12 Months of the Year

The 12 months of the year are linked to the Moon's orbit around Earth. Why are there 12 months? What do the month names mean?

Defining Seasons

When do seasons begin and end in the two hemispheres?

Full Moon Names

Full Moons had given names in many ancient cultures. The Full Moon names we use today often reflect nature like Harvest Moon.

2021 Cosmic Calendar

Celestial events and highlights of 2021 and 2022 including supermoons, solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers, solstices, and equinoxes.

When Does Fall Start?

North of the equator, fall begins in September; in the Southern Hemisphere, it starts in March. Find out exact dates and how the fall season is defined.

When Is Spring Equinox?

The Vernal (Spring) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is in March. In the Southern Hemisphere, it's in September.

Equinox: Equal Day & Night?

Equinoxes don't have exactly 12 hours of day and night all over the world, like many believe. Such days, called equilux, do occur, but depend on your location.

March: Worm Moon

The Full Moon in March is the Worm Moon. It is also called Lenten Moon, Crow Moon, Crust Moon, Chaste Moon, Sugar Moon, and Sap Moon.

Equinoxes and Solstices

Equinoxes and solstices are a result of Earth’s tilt and its orbit around the Sun.