February's full Snow Moon is set to rise Wednesday, Feb. 12 over Westchester. Known alternatively as the Bald Eagle Moon, Hungry Moon and the Groundhog Moon, the origin for the Snow Moon's can simply be blamed on the weather.

Why is it called a Snow Moon? The meaning behind the name of February's moon comes from the temperatures and typically heavy snowfall that occurs during the month, as it is the sn

The next full moon will occur on Wednesday, February 12 at 8:53 a.m. Eastern Time. The nickname comes from February usually being a chilly month with plenty of snow on the ground in the northern latitudes.

Here's more about that, and when you can see the full moon in February. The "Snow Moon" will be full on Feb. 12, 2025, according to the Farmer's Almanac. Space.com states in a report that the best time to see it will be at "moonrise" on Feb. 12.

February brings love letters, pink sweaters, and often strong cold fronts! Here’s what we typically see this month.

The February full moon is called the Snow Moon and will peak at 8:53 a.m. The moon will be below the horizon during peak illumination. Therefore, best viewing comes the night before or later Wednesday. The full moon will move above the horizon in the eastern sky around sunset, reaching highest point in the sky around midnight.

February's full moon is next in line, and it comes with a meteor shower, too. Here's what to know about both sky events and how you can see them.