Feb 12th 2025
Spot the Full Snow Moon
Spot the Full Snow Moon
Snow Moon: Full Moon in February 2025
February’s full Moon peaks Wednesday morning, February 12! Why is it called the full Snow Moon? What makes this Moon special? Find out in our February Moon Guide.
When to See the Full Moon in February 2025
February’s full Snow Moon reaches peak illumination at 8:53 A.M. EST on Wednesday, February 12. It will be below the horizon at this time, so for the best view of this Moon, look for it starting the night before or later on Wednesday; it will drift above the horizon in the east around sunset and reach its highest point in the sky around midnight. See when the Moon will be visible in your area.
Why Is It Called the Snow Moon?
The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not just to the full Moon itself.