Just what is a snow moon?
Each month, the full moon carries a different name signifying what is most associated with that time. This is because centuries ago, lunar months were associated with the changing seasons rather than the solar year.
Native Americans and Europeans gave February the “snow moon” title because it was the month associated with heavy snowfall, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
February’s moon has also been called the bone or hunger moon due to the lack of food available in the winter.
(source CNN.com)
Where can I see it?Head here for a detailed breakdown of the best times to catch a glimpse but, well, you, know, maybe look up in the sky at ‘that big pizza pie'..
The moon looking deceptively large is known as a “Moon illusion,” which occurs when the moon is close to the horizon and objects such as buildings or trees are in front of it for scale, which tricks our brains into thinking the moon is closer to the objects than it really is.
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