February’s full moon will reach its peak today, Feb. 12. And its nickname is particularly appropriate, given the recent weather.

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.

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

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,