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.

Here's everything to know about the full snow moon, including more on its nickname and when to see it over California skies.

Atlantic, snow storms will prevent many stargazers from catching the Snow Moon. Talk about irony. In the Northern Hemisphere, February is the middle of winter. According to NASA, this is why Native American tribes named this month’s full moon the Snow Moon.

February's full moon, nicknamed the "snow moon," will be visible in the night sky, coinciding with snowy conditions in New Jersey.

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.

A full moon happens when the moon is directly opposite the sun from our perspective on Earth, fully illuminated by sunlight. While most full moons are completely lit up, sometimes

The Snow Moon will rise in the east-northeast at 5:03pm on February 12 and set at 07:53am on February 13. Although its peak illumination will take place at 1:53pm, the Moon is sti

Winter’s celestial showcase is arriving just in time to break up the mid-February chill. The Full Snow Moon, named for the heavy snowfall that typically blankets the month, will rise after dusk on Wednesday,

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,