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Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
When to see February's 'Snow Moon' this week
A bigger and brighter full moon will rise across the UK this Wednesday – as the Snow Moon is set to light up the skies as the last of the meteorological winter. The celestial sight will take place from around 5.03pm in London and should be visible – weather permitting – until it sets at 7.53am on February 13. Timings vary slightly depending on where in the UK you are. February's full moon is known as the Snow Moon as it's associated with the heavy snowfall that often happens in the Northern Hemisphere this time of year. A cloudy start to the new week for many with outbreaks of rain and hill snow ☁️ Sunnier for western Scotland, though fog patches here may be slow to clear ⛅ Feeling cold for all with a brisk easterly wind 🌬️ — Met Office (@metoffice) February 9, 2025 However, some Native American tribes call it the 'Hungry Moon' or the 'Bear Moon'. A full moon occurs when the moon has moved in its orbit so that Earth is "between" the moon and the sun. Full moons were historically named as a way of keeping track of the change of seasons. Weather wise, Wednesday is set to be a dry and cloudy day for most across the UK, so it may not be the best conditions for catching a glimpse of it. The best of any brightness is likely to be in the south-west, the BBC advises. The Snow Moon will rise in the east-northeast at around 5.07pm UK time on Wednesday (February 12). It will have already reached its peak full moon phase at 1.53pm, before it would have risen, but it will still appear full at night. Looking further ahead this month, brighter planets will continue to be visible at night too. A six-planet alignment - which consists of Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus and Saturn – became visible in the UK sky at night last month. Mercury will now also join the mix later in February known as the "Planet Parade" – making it a seven-planet alignment. Recommended reading: Rare planet alignment to take place in UK skies - best time to see Met Office warns UK to brace for 'cold snap' as snow and lows of -7C forecast Met Office reveals storm names for 2024/25 - Ashley, Bert, Wren see full list The seven-planet alignment is set to take place on the evening of February 28, according to experts, and is one not to be missed. However, the event could even be visible in the UK as late as March 2.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
How February's full moon is linked to snowy weather
February is one of the coldest and snowiest months across North America before the arrival of spring, and the wintry end to the season inspires the upcoming astronomical sight. The Snow Moon will illuminate the night sky during the new week, with the full moon visible on Tuesday night. It will continue to look full on Wednesday night, giving folks two opportunities to see the event. Clear, wintry nights are ideal for stargazing as there is less moisture in the atmosphere than during other seasons, resulting in crisper views of the moon, planets and stars. The full snow moon rises, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, near Redmond, Ore. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) The Snow Moon is just one of many nicknames for February's full moon, which also goes by other names, such as the Groundhog Moon, the Hungry Moon, the Bald Eagle Moon and the Bear Moon. "Across time, full Moons were used to track the seasons. It was a method of timekeeping. The full Moons were often given special names that reflected nature's signs," the Old Farmer's Almanac explained on its website. While people are outside, they should also look for the ongoing planetary parade featuring Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus and Saturn. •Have the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ Despite the nicknames, the upcoming full moon will look like a typical full moon, but the next one will be much more impressive and worth staying up late to see. A total lunar eclipse will unfold during the next full moon on the night of Thursday, March 13, into the early morning of Friday, March 14. During the height of the eclipse, the moon will turn red, an event that will be visible across all of North America, weather permitting.
