Whether you have to convert your area of New England into fresh snow blankets later this week, you will get a chance to see Snow Moon.
One of the 12 annual full moon, Snow Moon is seen on each February. Here what you know about Snow Moon and how to see it:
- Why is it called Snow Moon?
- What is special about this snow moon?
- When can you see full snow moon in 2024?
- At what time will Snow Moon appear?
- Which full moon comes forward?
Why is it called Snow Moon?
The full moon of February was called Snow Moon by many original American cultures, which is usually caused by heavy snowfall during these days.
According to the National Weather Service, February is the largest month in the United States.
Other names used for the full moon of February such as Hungri Moon have also been made, which Cherokee said that it describes the time of food shortage during the late winter period. According to NASA, it has also been called Storm Moon, Wolf Moon and Candles Moon.
What is special about this snow moon?
This year, the Moon will be a “Micromoon”, which means it will be at its farthest point from Earth. The entire moon of February is about 252,225 miles from us, making it look slightly smaller than other full moon.
When can you see full snow moon in 2024?
Save some time to see the full Snow Moon of February late Friday night, February 23, February, February 24, February 24, to see the full Snow Moon of February.
At what time will Snow Moon appear?
This will reach its extreme light during the day in North America, so for the best view of this moon, look for the beginning after the moonrise on Saturday night.
In New England, it will be around 5:40 pm
It is expected to flow over the horizon in the east around the sunset and reach its highest point in the sky around midnight.
Which full moon comes forward?
The full -worm moon of March will appear on Sundays, 24 March and Monday, 25 March nights.
This will be the first full moon of the spring season.