The article discusses the recent blood worm moon lunar eclipse and explains its significance, including the tradition of naming moons based on natural events. The worm moon, occurring in March, marks the reappearance of earthworms as the soil thaws. The author highlights the cultural disconnection many Americans feel towards nature, illustrating that few understand the ecosystems or wildlife behavior tied to these moon phases. The persistence of these traditional names is celebrated, contrasting modern society's detachment from historical ties to the environment.
The blood moon lunar eclipse occurs when Earth aligns between the sun and moon, casting a shadow that tints the moon red.
The names of the moons, such as the worm moon in March, are derived from Native American traditions and reflect natural phenomena.
Most Americans are now disconnected from their ecosystems, losing knowledge about phenomena like the emergence of earthworms and beetle larvae.
Continuing to call March's full moon the worm moon is like naming a shopping center based on its previously wooded location.
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