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12-02-2025
- Science
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February's full moon shines bright tonight. Here's what to expect from the Snow Moon
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Tonight, skywatchers are in for a treat as the Full Snow Moon rises. 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. For those in the eastern U.S., the moon will be visible just after sunset, creating a beautiful sight against the twilight sky. It will climb quite high, reaching its peak around midnight, where it will remain visible for the rest of the night before setting with the morning sun. A full moon happens when the moon is directly opposite the sun from our perspective on Earth, fully illuminated by sunlight. While most full moons are completely lit up, sometimes the moon's orbit brings it into Earth's shadow, causing a lunar eclipse (the next time this will happen will be across March 13 and March 14). February's full moon will miss Earth's shadow, however. This is because the moon's orbit is tilted about five degrees relative to Earth's path around the sun, which means the sun, Earth and moon won't line up perfectly this time. The Snow Moon is named for the season it falls within, as February is often one of the snowiest months in the northern hemisphere. This month, the Snow Moon's appearance is accompanied by several bright planets, including Jupiter and Venus. For those with a clear view of the western horizon, Venus will be visible just after sunset, and Jupiter will shine high above the Orion constellation as the evening progresses. TOP TELESCOPE PICK: Looking for a telescope to see the features of the full moon up close? We recommend the Celestron Astro Fi 102 as the top pick in our best beginner's telescope guide. Don't forget a moon filter! Fancy taking a more in-depth moonlit tour of our rocky companion? Our ultimate guide to observing the moon can help you plan your next skywatching venture whether it be exploring the lunar seas, mountainous terrain, or the many craters that blanket the landscape. You can also see where astronauts, rovers and landers have ventured with our Apollo landing sites observing guide. If you're specifically looking for a telescope to view the moon, our best telescopes for deep space guide may help. We also have a guide to astrophotography for beginners which covers everything from equipment to shooting modes and more. Our best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography can also help you prepare to capture your next skywatching sight. Editor's Note: If you get a great photo of the full moon and would like to share it with readers, send your photo(s), comments, and your name and location to spacephotos@
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Kristen's Classroom: February's snow moon
AUSTIN (KXAN) – It's a treat that occurs every month and for February, it's the Full Snow Moon that lights up the night sky. The moon transitions through 8 phases depending on its position between Earth and the Sun. those phases are: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. A full moon occurs once a month as it takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete the cycle of phases. A nickname is given to the full moon of each month, these names are rooted in 'ancient traditions often from Native American, European or other cultural lore' as stated by The names are as follows: January – Wolf Moon February – Snow Moon March – Worm Moon April – Pink Moon May – Flower Moon June – Strawberry Moon July – Buck Moon August – Sturgeon Moon September – Corn Moon October – Harvest Moon November – Beaver Moon December – Cold Moon Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Climate
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How to See February's Snow Moon
Full Snow Moon rises over San Mateo Bridge of San Francisco Bay in San Mateo, Calif., U.S. on Feb. 24, 2024. Credit - Tayfun Coskun—Getty Images The second full moon of 2025, dubbed the 'snow moon' will be at its peak this week. The moon, named after the winter season's heavy snowfall, arrives just as much of the U.S. is expected to be impacted by back-to-back snowstorms. Here's what to know about the snow moon. The snow moon will reach peak illumination Wednesday morning at 8:53 a.m. EST, according to The moon will be below the horizon at this time, so the Almanac's moon guide recommends looking for it on Tuesday or Wednesday night. The moon will peak above the horizon around sunset, and reach its highest point in the sky around midnight. You can view the snow moon with your naked eye, but try stargazing in an area with less light pollution to appreciate its full beauty. If you're not able to catch a glimpse on Wednesday, the moon will also appear full in the days before and after its peak—though with most of the U.S. expected to be impacted by storms this week, some stargazers might find it hard to catch it. Many early Native American tribes kept track of time through phases of the moon, and some of the names were adopted by European colonists. The 'snow moon' was named in reference to the heavy snow that falls during the winter season. Because the season also brought bad weather that made hunting difficult, it was also referred to as the 'Hunger Moon.' The next full moon, named the 'worm moon' will take place in mid-March. Until then, keep an eye out for Venus, the planet named after the Roman goddess of love, which will reach peak brightness on Feb. 14—just in time for Valentine's Day. Write to Simmone Shah at
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Climate
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How to See February's Snow Moon
Full Snow Moon rises over San Mateo Bridge of San Francisco Bay in San Mateo, Calif., U.S. on Feb. 24, 2024. Credit - Tayfun Coskun—Getty Images The second full moon of 2025, dubbed the 'snow moon' will be at its peak this week. The moon, named after the winter season's heavy snowfall, arrives just as much of the U.S. is expected to be impacted by back-to-back snowstorms. Here's what to know about the snow moon. The snow moon will reach peak illumination Wednesday morning at 8:53 a.m. EST, according to The moon will be below the horizon at this time, so the Almanac's moon guide recommends looking for it on Tuesday or Wednesday night. The moon will peak above the horizon around sunset, and reach its highest point in the sky around midnight. You can view the snow moon with your naked eye, but try stargazing in an area with less light pollution to appreciate its full beauty. If you're not able to catch a glimpse on Wednesday, the moon will also appear full in the days before and after its peak—though with most of the U.S. expected to be impacted by storms this week, some stargazers might find it hard to catch it. Many early Native American tribes kept track of time through phases of the moon, and some of the names were adopted by European colonists. The 'snow moon' was named in reference to the heavy snow that falls during the winter season. Because the season also brought bad weather that made hunting difficult, it was also referred to as the 'Hunger Moon.' The next full moon, named the 'worm moon' will take place in mid-March. Until then, keep an eye out for Venus, the planet named after the Roman goddess of love, which will reach peak brightness on Feb. 14—just in time for Valentine's Day. Write to Simmone Shah at
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
When is the full moon in February? When to see the Full Snow Moon
NEW YORK (PIX11) – February is known as the snowiest month and features an appropriately named full moon. Star gazers can look in the sky on Feb. 12 at 8:53 a.m. to see the Full Snow Moon. According to the Farmer's Almanac, the best time to catch a glimpse of the full moon will be the night before or later in the day. More Local News The Snow Moon gets its name from the heavy snowfall that usually occurs in February, the Farmer's Almanac says. Forecasters from the National Weather Service say February is the snowiest month in the United States on average. Within the first week of February two snow storms were forecasted for New York this year. The next full moon, known as the Worm Moon is set for March 14. Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
