1 day ago · The second full moon of 2025, February's Snow Moon, will appear on the eastern horizon in a blaze of orange this week. But there's a bonus reason to watch the full moon rise a little higher into ...

2 days ago · The February full moon—the "Snow Moon," named for the snowfall common at this time of year—will grace the skies on Wednesday, February 12. The Snow Moon is sometimes also known by the names ...

Feb 12, 2025 · The Snow Moon is the Full Moon in February, named after abundant snowfall in the Northern Hemisphere. Some North American tribes named it the Hungry Moon due to the scarce food sources and hard hunting conditions during mid-winter, while others named it Bear Moon, referring to bear cubs being born this time of year.

2 days ago · The February moon is also known as the snow moon according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, a reference to the typically heavy snowfall that occurs in that month. In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver visited a Native American tribe and wrote the snow moon was so named "because more snow commonly falls during this month than any other in the winter."

1 day ago · What are the moon phases for February 2025? 🌓 First quarter: Feb. 5. 🌕 Full moon: Feb. 12. 🌗 Last quarter: Feb. 20. 🌑 New moon: Feb. 28. Why is the February moon called the snow moon ...

Nov 21, 2024 · February's full Moon reaches its peak on February 24, 2025! Learn about the full Snow Moon and see moon phases, best days, and more from The Old Farmer's Almanac.

6 days ago · The second full Moon of the year will peak in brightness on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 8:53 a.m. Eastern Time, meaning skywatchers will need to catch the celestial display either before or after its peak due to the position of the Sun.. Known as the "Snow Moon," February’s full Moon is traditionally associated with chilly weather and snow on the ground in the northern latitudes.

4 days ago · The Snow Moon will rise at 8:53 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The moon will be below the horizon at this time ... February - Snow Moon; March - Worm Moon; April - Pink Moon; May - Flower Moon;

Jan 31, 2025 · When is the next Snow Moon? The Snow Moon is a traditional name for the February Full Moon, so the next Full Snow Moon after February 12, 2025, will occur on February 1, 2026, at 22:09 GMT (5:09 p.m. ET). Full Moon on February 12, 2025: Key takeaways. In February 2025, the Full Moon will occur on February 12 at 13:53 GMT (8:53 a.m. ET).

Jan 14, 2025 · The full Moon February 2025 occurs during the shortest calendar month of the year. Traditionally known as the “Snow” Moon, February’s Moon has many alternative names as well—even a name when February has no full Moon at all: “Black” Moon. Learn more about this curious astronomical anomaly and more …