February’s full moon, also known as the “Snow Moon”, lights up the evening sky.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) reports that the moon will be in full illumination on Sunday, February 1 at 17.09
It will appear in full while low on the eastern horizon near sunset, creating a striking, bright orange spectacle.
The moon will still appear nearly full on the evenings of Saturday, January 31, 2026, and Monday, February 2.
The origin of the name “Snow Moon” comes from the heavy snowfall traditionally prevalent in North America during the month of February, a tradition recorded by the Farmers’ Almanack.
In some tribes it is also called Sleet Moon, Wind Moon and Crow Moon.
The moon will be visible to the naked eye. However, you can use a telescope or binoculars to get a clearer view.
NASA’s director of the Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Laboratory stated, “Go out and look at it when it’s full, when it’s partially full, and learn its geography.”
The snow moon unlocks the full list of full moons in 2026, with slightly larger supermoons at the end of the year (November and December).
In addition to the full moon, astronomers expect a total lunar eclipse in the United States on March 3. The lunar eclipse is referred to as a “blood moon”.
