Snow Moon: when you can see a rare phenomenon that lasts only 4 days

From the evening of Thursday, February 22, to the morning of Sunday, February 25, the February full moon, also known as the Snow Moon, can be seen in the sky. According to NASA, it will peak at 7:30 a.m. ET on Saturday.

A telescope or binoculars will allow you to see the details on the surface of the satellite, so no special tools are required for observation. NASA recommends just going outside and looking at the sky, CBC News reports.

This moon is a micromoon, which is the opposite of a supermoon. This phenomenon occurs when the satellite is at its farthest point from the Earth during a full moon. It can be seen if the weather is clear during these days.

The February full moon will be the smallest of the year and the only microlunar moon. It is also called the Bald Eagle Moon, Ojibwe Bear Moon, Raccoon Moon, Groundhog Moon, Goose Moon, Bony Moon, and Hungry Moon. These names are often derived from the time of year, historical cultures, and the behavior of certain animals at that time.

The Snow Moon is the last full moon of winter. Spring begins on March 19, a few days before the Worm Moon, which peaks on March 25.

In some cultures, this phenomenon is associated with rituals and ceremonies related to cleansing, renewal, and the start of a new year.

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