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.

Feb 12, 2025 · A snow moon is the last full moon of winter, and it typically takes place in February, which is why it's associated with the winter precipitation.

Feb 12, 2025 · 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.

Feb 12, 2025 · What's visible in the sky alongside the February's snow moon? According to NASA , February offers a stunning display of bright planets, with Venus at its peak and Jupiter and Mars dominating the ...

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 …

Feb 13, 2025 · The Maine Farmers' Almanac began publishing Native American names for full moons in the 1930s, and these names are now widely known and used. According to this almanac, as the full moon in February, the tribes of the northeastern U.S. called this the Snow Moon or the Storm Moon because of the heavy snows in this season.

Feb 27, 2021 · A snow moon is a full moon that occurs in February, and when it doesn’t occur, February’s moon is known as a black moon. The moon is called a snow moon, as in the northern hemisphere, February is a harsh winter month that often experiences snow.

Feb 11, 2025 · Look up this week for February’s full snow moon and to catch the last glimpse of a visible parade of planets in the night sky before they fade from view.

Feb 10, 2025 · While the Snow Moon peaks on Wednesday, it will appear bright on the days leading up to and following the celestial event. On February 9, stargazers will see the nearly full moon appear about three finger-widths below Mars with bright stars Pollux and Castor in Gemini to its north, according to NASA.

The second full moon of 2025, February's Snow Moon will appear on the eastern horizon in a blaze of orange tonight (Feb. 12). But there's a bonus reason to watch the full moon rise a little higher ...