February’s full moon, also known as the “Snow Moon,” shines in the evening sky.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) reports that the Moon will be fully illuminated on Sunday, February 1 at 5:09 p.m.
It will appear fuller when it is low on the eastern horizon near sunset, creating a striking bright orange spectacle.
The Moon will still appear almost full on Saturday January 31, 2026 and Monday February 2 in the evening.
The origin of the name “Snow Moon” comes from the heavy snowfall that traditionally occurred in North America during the month of February, a tradition recorded in the Farmers’ Almanac.
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.
The head of NASA’s Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Laboratory said: “Go out and look at it when it’s full, when it’s partially full, and learn its geography.” ยป
The Snow Moon unlocks the full list of 2026 full moons with slightly larger supermoons at the end of the year (November and December).
Beyond the full Moon, astronomers expect a full lunar eclipse in the United States on March 3. The lunar eclipse is called a blood moon.
