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.
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This month's full moon, also known as the snow moon, will shine just a few days before Valentine's Day. Venus, named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, is currently at its brightest for the year. According to NASA, Earth's planetary neighbor will be "looking brilliant" in the west after sunset all month.
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.
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Here's when and how to watch the next full moon and February's rare planetary parade across Pennsylvania skies, starting with shiny and bright Venus.
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.
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