Only a few hours left until February’s full moon, called the ‘Snow Moon.’ It’s one of winter’s most unique moons.
This event will peak in the early hours of February 1, 2026, at around 00:09. The lunar disc will be fully lit, opposite the Sun. The Moon will be completely bright in the night sky.
The best time to see it will be on the evening of Saturday, January 31, right after sunset.
You don’t have to stay up late to enjoy this show. The best viewing time is on the evening of Saturday, January 31, just after sunset. The moon will rise near the constellation of Cancer, creating a beautiful sight.
The name ‘Snow Moon’ comes from Native American traditions and is linked to February’s heavy snowfalls. Some areas called it the ‘Hunger Moon’ because food was scarce in winter. Others connected it to bear cubs being born. According to the Royal Observatory Greenwich, February’s full moon is also known as the ‘Storm Moon’, due to often rough weather in the Northern Hemisphere at this time.
