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.
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 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.
February's full 'snow moon' 2025: Look for it before Valentine's Day
The second full moon of the year − appropriately called the snow moon − will reach its peak Wednesday evening.
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.
The ‘snow moon,’ 2025’s second full moon, peaks this week
February’s full moon, called the snow moon, is also the final full moon of meteorological winter. Here’s how to see the moon as it reaches its peak Wednesday.
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.
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:
Pa. treated to February’s peak full moon today
February’s full moon will reach its peak today, Feb. 12. And its nickname is particularly appropriate, given the recent weather. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, this full moon will reach its peak brilliance at around 8:53 a.
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