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.
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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.
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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
Watch for a full moon tonight: What to know about February snow moon
The snow moon will reach its peak at 6:53 a.m. MT/7:53 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, though the moon will appear full tonight and on Thursday evening.
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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,
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.
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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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February’s Snow Moon: when to see it and what it means
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