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 Snow Moon will reach its peak brightness at 8:35 a.m. ET on February 12—unfortunately, at this time, it will lie below the horizon. For the best view, stargazers are recommended instead to ...

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 ...

4 days ago · When to watch for the snow moon The snow moon, February's full moon, will reach peak illumination on Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to Space.com . Its peak viewing time will be around 8:53 a.m. ET.

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.

4 days ago · When was the last full moon. The last full moon and first full moon of the year was January's Wolf Moon. The Wolf Moon was at peak illumination on Monday, Jan. 13, at 5:27 p.m.

Jan 31, 2025 · The second Full Moon of 2025, the Snow Moon, will occur on Wednesday, February 12. The Moon will be in the constellation Leo, near its brightest star, Regulus. Want to know what bright dots are shining near the Moon right now?

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 23, 2024 · February's full moon, known as the Snow Moon, will reach peak illumination at 7:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, according to NASA. The Old Farmer's Almanac details specific moonrise times for different...

In the U.S., February's full moon is dubbed the snow moon because February historically is the snowiest month in the Northern Hemisphere. Extrapolating from that, the Cherokee called this moon both the bony moon and hungry moon, implying food was scarce during this month of cold, snowy weather.