February s full moon, the snow moon, graced the night sky on February 24, 2024. Skywatchers around the world gathered to catch the stunning view of the second full moon of 2024. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) explained that heavy snowfall, making hunting difficult, led to it being called the snow moon. In addition, the title hunger moon reflects the scarcity of resources during this wintry period. The snow moon is the smallest full moon of 2024, with it appearing around ten percent smaller in the night sky due to the fact that the moon s orbit is a flattened circle. This means sometimes the moon is closer to Earth or the furthest away. Here are the pictures of February s full snow moon from around the world. February s full snow moon graces the night sky, see pictures from around the world Photogallery at ETimes
Skywatchers can enjoy the special treat of the February full moon, known as the Snow Moon or Hunger Moon, which will appear slightly smaller than usual due to its position in orbit. The nicknames reflect the heavy snowfall and scarcity of food resources during harsh winter months.
The full moon on February 24 will happen when the Moon is exactly on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun. The “Snow Moon” will be the smallest of the year as it rises during dusk on Saturday.