Tonight’s full moon may look smaller but don’t be fooled. The moon only appears smaller as it lies farther from Earth. Here’s what to know about February’s full moon Saturday evening. Micromoon Saturday marks a “micromoon” or “minimoon,” a full moon that is far from the Earth. This occurs when a full moon aligns with […]
You’ll need to rise and shine early to catch February’s full moon. Saturday’s full “snow” moon will be the smallest of the year. February’s full moon is considered a “micromoon,” indicating it’s at its farthest point from Earth, approximately 252,225 miles away. Full moons take place approximately every 29 1/2 days when the moon is […]
Look up, astronomy fans: February’s full moon, a micromoon, will be visible from Thursday evening through Sunday morning, according to NASA. February’s full moon, known as the Snow Moon, will reach peak illumination at 7:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, according to NASA. The Old Farmer’s Almanac details specific moonrise times for different ZIP codes across […]