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 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,

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.