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.
Snow Moon Will Shine Bright: Here Are Best Times To Watch
Winter’s celestial showcase is arriving just in time to break up the mid-February chill. The Full Snow Moon, named for the heavy snowfall that typically blankets the month, will rise after dusk on Wednesday,
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.
Look up tonight to see February's Full Snow Moon
According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, the February Full Moon is most commonly called the Snow Moon. Other names include Bear Moon, Eagle Moon, Raccoon Moon, Groundhog Moon, and Hunger Moon. "February is typically a time of heavy snowfall," the Almanac says.
2025 Snow Moon: This is the best time to watch February’s Full Moon from your location tonight
Snow Moon tomorrow. ❄️ This time lapse video shows the Lunar Occultation of Mars visible from New Orleans, Louisiana, on Jan. 13, 2025. This first full moon of the year also blocked the planet Mars for around an hour. pic.twitter.com/XHbgiJP9S6
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? Here's when you can see February's Snow Moon in Michigan
Look up at night during the middle of next week to catch a glimpse of February's full moon illuminating Michigan skies. Here's what to know about the Snow Moon, peaking Feb. 12. The Snow Moon, February's full moon, will reach peak illumination Feb. 12. The previous full moon was January's Wolf Moon.
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,
See The Full ‘Snow Moon’ Beside The ‘Lion Star’: The Night Sky This Week
I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).
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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 2025.
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Here's when you can see February’s full snow moon and the last of the planetary parade
Look up this week for February’s full snow moon and to catch the last glimpse of a visible parade of planets in the night sky ...