The last full moon of winter, Full Snow Moon to light up the skies around the world
It's the smallest full moon of 2024 and glows near the bright star Regulus in Leo.
The last full moon of winter, Full Snow Moon to light up the skies around the world tonight.
Full Snow Moon will light up the skies around the world and in the areas with clear forecasts, people can enjoy the view without needing any special equipment or even leaving the city to see it.
This full moon is special because it is referred to as a micro moon.
The February full moon is 2024’s farthest as well, and the only full micro-moon this year.
Micro full moons occur when the moon is at its farthest point away from Earth in the orbit called apogee.
The distance between the Earth and the moon varies between 221,457 and 252,712 miles.
It’s the smallest full moon of 2024 and glows near the bright star Regulus in Leo.
At apogee, its distance will be 252,225 miles (405,917 km).
That happens to be in contrast to the average distance between the Earth and the moon, 238,900 miles (384,472 km).
Why is it called Snow Moon?
February’s full moon is known as a Snow Moon because it tends to coincide with very cold weather.
It is also the final full moon of winter, illuminating the night as people across the globe await the fresh start warmth of spring.
The names of the full moons are often regarded to come from traditional Native American naming schemes.
For instance, the next full moon will fall on March 25, 2024 and it will be called Worm Moon.
And after March the next full moons will fall on following dates along with their traditional names:
- April 23 — Pink Moon
- May 23 — Flower Moon
- June 21 — Strawberry Moon
- July 21 — Buck Moon
- Aug. 19 — Sturgeon Moon
- Sept. 17 — Corn Moon
- Oct. 17 — Hunter’s Moon
- Nov. 15 — Beaver Moon
- Dec. 15 — Cold Moon
