Sky-gazers are in for a treat this weekend as February’s Snow Moon – the second full moon of the year – will light up the night sky. A full moon happens when the moon is exactly on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun.
Here’s everything you need to know about February’s Snow moon; from the origin of its name to when, where and how to view it.
February’s Snow Moon
Why is it called Snow Moon?
Different types of full moons have different names: Wolf Moon in January, Snow Moon in February, Worm Moon in March, and so forth. These names have been in circulation for centuries because moons were associated with the changing seasons.
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