What to know about February's full snow moon
The full moon in February was dubbed the snow moon due to the heavy snowfall typically seen this time of year, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, which first began publishing names for full moons in the 1930s.
February's Full Snow Moon dazzles in a flurry of stunning photos from around the world
The second full moon of 2024, the Snow Moon of February, wowed skywatchers around the world with a dazzling display last night. February's full moon rose on Wednesday (Feb. 12) and remained high in the sky for most of the night before finally setting with the morning sun.
See February’s full snow moon and the last of the planetary parade
There will also be two total lunar eclipses that occur during the March and September full moon events. A lunar eclipse, which causes the moon to look dark or dimmed, occurs when Earth is between the sun and moon and the three celestial objects line up in a row so that the moon passes into our planet’s shadow.
February's full moon shines bright tonight. Here's what to expect from the Snow Moon
The moon reached its peak brightness at 8:53 a.m. EST (1353 GMT) on Feb. 12, but local moonrise and moonset times will depend on your location. As the February full moon rises, Mars will remain high in the sky to the upper right of the moon, creating a delightful skywatching scene.
When is the next full moon? See peak time for February Snow moon in Texas
The Snow Moon is about to rise over Texas skies. What to know about the Snow Moon, including peak illumination and nickname origin.
In Photos: See The ‘Snow Moon’ Rise To Set Up A ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse
The Snow Moon rose on Feb. 12, 2025, marking the end of Chinese New Year and setting up both the beginning of Ramadan and a total lunar eclipse for North America.
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February’s Snow Moon: when to see it and what it means
Stargazers are in for a treat as February's Full Snow Moon is set to brighten the night sky on Wednesday, 12th February 2025. It will peak at 1:53 PM, but the best time to see it is in the ...