Here’s the best time to see the February 2025 Snow Moon

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.
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.
See February’s full snow moon and the last of the planetary parade
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.
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.
February's full 'snow moon' 2025: Look for it before Valentine's Day
The second full moon of the year − appropriately called the snow moon − will reach its peak Wednesday evening.
What is the next full moon of 2025? Here's when you can view February's 'snow moon'
March's full moon, also known as the worm moon, will take place on Friday, March 14 and will reach peak illumination by 1:55 a.m. local time, according to the Farmer's Almanac. Here's a look at the remaining full moons of 2025.
When is the next full moon? See peak time for February Snow moon in Texas
The Snow Moon is about to rise over Texas skies. What to know about the Snow Moon, including peak illumination and nickname origin.
February's Snow Moon just happens to coincide with Wisconsin's snowstorm
The second full moon of 2025 is here. February's Snow Moon reached peak illumination Wednesday morning, but Wisconsinites will be able to see it in Wednesday's night sky. Plus, in a pure coincidence,
The Spiritual Meaning of February’s Snow Moon
February approaches, so does the peak of this month’s lunar cycle, as the Full Snow Moon (Northern Hemisphere) will appear in the sky on February 12. The fiery energy of the full moon will ignite all emotions,
What is the snow moon? Here's when and how to see February's full moon rise in US
Unsurprisingly, the name of February's full moon became known as the snow moon since it rises in one of the snowiest months, on average, in the United States. Because bad weather and heavy snows made hunting difficult, the moon has also been called the hunger moon, according to NASA.
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.
When and where to see February's Snow Moon
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