1 day ago · The February full moon—the "Snow Moon," named for the snowfall common at this time of year—will grace the skies on Wednesday, February 12. The Snow Moon is sometimes also known by the names ...

1 day ago · The February moon is also known as the snow moon according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, a reference to the typically heavy snowfall that occurs in that month. In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver visited a Native American tribe and wrote the snow moon was so named "because more snow commonly falls during this month than any other in the winter."

3 days ago · The snow moon, February's full moon, will reach peak illumination on Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to Space.com. Its peak viewing time will be around 8:53 a.m. ET. Its peak viewing time will be ...

Nov 21, 2024 · February's full Moon reaches its peak on February 24, 2025! Learn about the full Snow Moon and see moon phases, best days, and more from The Old Farmer's Almanac.

3 days ago · The Snow Moon will rise at 8:53 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The moon will be below the horizon at this time ... February - Snow Moon; March - Worm Moon; April - Pink Moon; May - Flower Moon;

Feb 12, 2025 · The Snow Moon is the Full Moon in February, named after abundant snowfall in the Northern Hemisphere. Some North American tribes named it the Hungry Moon due to the scarce food sources and hard hunting conditions during mid-winter, while others named it Bear Moon, referring to bear cubs being born this time of year.

5 days ago · The second full Moon of the year will peak in brightness on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 8:53 a.m. Eastern Time, meaning skywatchers will need to catch the celestial display either before or after its peak due to the position of the Sun.. Known as the "Snow Moon," February’s full Moon is traditionally associated with chilly weather and snow on the ground in the northern latitudes.

Jan 31, 2025 · The second Full Moon of 2025, the Snow Moon, will occur on Wednesday, February 12. The Moon will be in the constellation Leo, near its brightest star, Regulus. Want to know what bright dots are shining near the Moon right now?

Jan 14, 2025 · The full Moon February 2025 occurs during the shortest calendar month of the year. Traditionally known as the “Snow” Moon, February’s Moon has many alternative names as well—even a name when February has no full Moon at all: “Black” Moon. Learn more about this curious astronomical anomaly and more …

6 days ago · The full moon of February, known as the Snow Moon, will reach peak illumination in the eastern U.S. at 8:53 a.m. EST (1353 GMT) on Feb. 12, three days after it occults Mars.