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.
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.
What is the next full moon of 2025? Here's when you can view February's 'snow moon'
March's full moon, also known as the worm moon, will take place on Friday, March 14 and will reach peak illumination by 1:55 a.m. local time, according to the Farmer's Almanac. Here's a look at the remaining full moons of 2025.
Snow moon: February full moon to be accompanied by planetary parade
February's full moon rises this week and will be accompanied by a planetary parade.The second full moon of winter, also known as the Snow Moon or the Hunger Moon, will rise Wednesday.According to NASA,
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.
February's Snow Moon just happens to coincide with Wisconsin's snowstorm
The second full moon of 2025 is here. February's Snow Moon reached peak illumination Wednesday morning, but Wisconsinites will be able to see it in Wednesday's night sky. Plus, in a pure coincidence,
Kristen's Classroom: February's snow moon
It's a treat that occurs every month and for February, it's the Full Snow Moon that lights up the night sky. Read more:
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The Sky This Week from February 7 to 14: The February Full Snow Moon shines
Sunrise: 6:54 A.M. Sunset: 5:35 P.M. Moonrise: 7:54 P.M. Moonset: 7:58 A.M. Moon Phase: Waning gibbous (95%) Sky This ...
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Stunning ‘Planet Parade’ Visible In Night Sky This Week — How To See It
Four planets are visible in the night sky immediately after sunset, with Venus and Saturn ... and will end with the rise of the full “Snow Moon” on Wednesday, Feb. 12.