A Full Snow Moon is the name given to a full moon that occurs in the month of February. The name is derived from the fact that February is typically a month with heavy snowfall in many parts of the world, and the full moon is a way to mark the progression of the winter season. This full moon is sometimes also referred to as the Hunger Moon, as the harsh winter weather made it difficult for people to find food, and it has been given various other names by different cultures and indigenous peoples.
The Full Snow Moon is a time to reflect on the challenges posed by the winter season, as well as the beauty and magic of the moonlight shining on a snowy landscape.
The Full Snow Moon starts shining today, February 6
The Full Snow Moon will dominate the night sky starting today, February 6, and it will last until tomorrow, February 7. Daily Mail brings details. While the term “supermoon” is commonly used to describe a full moon that appears particularly bright due to its proximity to the Earth during its orbit, February’s full moon – the Full Snow Moon – is what is referred to as a “micromoon.” This is because, at the time of the Full Snow Moon, the moon is positioned at its furthest point from the Earth in its orbit, with a distance of approximately 251,705 miles (405,000 km).
Dr. Greg Brown at Royal Observatory Greenwich stated for MailOnline as Daily Mail quotes:
Seeing the moon yourself shouldn’t be too difficult, as long as clouds aren’t in the way.
It will be easily the brightest object in the night sky and fully visible to the unaided eye; however, a pair of binoculars or a small telescope will enable you to see some of the smaller features on its surface.
Therefore, we should already buy tickets for the upcoming celestial show!
