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.

The second full moon of the year − appropriately called the snow moon − will reach its peak Wednesday evening.

Shake your mane and bare your teeth, my babies; the full Snow Moon in Leo peaks on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 8:53 a.m. EST. February’s full moon will be below the horizon at full illumination,

February’s Snow Moon will illuminate the night sky on February 12, 2025. Known for heavy snowfall during this period, the Snow Moon is also called the Hunger Moon by Native American tribes. Additionally,