March 1, 2026..
The month of March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. In the era of the Roman Empire, using the old Roman calendar, March was the first month of the year. January and February, at the time, just did not exist. Initially January and February were added to the end of the calendar around 700 BCE. Years later, in the time frame of 450 BCE, they became the first-and second-months making March the third month. Prior to adding January and February to the Roman calendar, the period of time between December and March was akin to just downtime. It was a time of winter and a time that was real, it was just not identified nor recorded. The Romans, with a massive army, just took that 60 some-odd days as a time to recuperate and to rest up before battle time would resume in March.
March is primarily known for the transition period of going from winter to spring, changing weather patterns, the vernal equinox, and the emergence of new growth of plants and trees. It is also well known for the end of basketball season with tournament time becoming forefront in a lot of homes and even some businesses. It is "Madness" in the "Month of March". Go Cats.
Every month has at least one Full Moon and each full moon has a name. On occasions a month will have two "Full Moons", the second full moon being called a "Blue Moon, thus the expression "Never in a blue moon". The full moon, in March, is named "Worm Moon". What a name; "Worm Moon"? The reason for the name is not as bad as the name sounds. In this time frame, the earth begins to thaw and warm, thus earthworms start to emerge signaling the return of spring and life.
Following from the net.
March's Full Moon, the Worm Moon, reaches peak illumination on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026. There is going to be a full lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon. The eclipse will be widely visible across North America. The full moon will turn deep red, with peak, highly visible totally occurring in the early morning hours.
I have intentions of updating the "Student's" section of the Rockport/Echols Web Site. I will be working on the "Thirties" section soon as I have a few new pictures of some of the "Thirties" classes. URL below for the "Students" section..
Students.
Hope you enjoy.
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May you and your family have a safe and enjoyable, soon to be, Spring.
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Wishing you the best for the year, 2026 and it is two months gone.
see you.....
jerry
