February's Full Moon Dazzles Skywatchers Worldwide with a Glistening 'Snow Moon'

February's full moon dazzles skywatchers worldwide with a glistening 'Snow Moon'

Read on to see spectacular photos of February's full 'Snow Moon', which rose on Feb. 1 to entrance skywatchers with a natural display of icy moonlight.

Full Snow Moon to rise tonight! - Now Georgia

February’s full moon has a very apt name as it rises across Northeast Georgia on February 1. The Snow Moon will rise at 5:58PM on Sunday evening. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Snow Moon gets its name from the snow that is common this time of year across North America. The name “Snow Moon” dates back to 1760 when Captain Jonathan Carver met with the Dakota tribe. Most full moon names come from Native American tribes, with this month’…