Full Snow Moon: what is this astronomical phenomenon happening this Saturday and how to observe it ?

The Snow Moon will be full until 12:30 p.m. before gradually waning as the hours pass. ILLUSTRATION MAXPPP – GEORGI LICOVSKI

A month after the full wolf moon, the second full moon of the year, nicknamed the 'snow moon', begins. will be revealed in the night sky this Saturday, February 24. 

This is the second full moon of the year, and the very first micro moon: after the descent of the full Wolf Moon on January 25, the full Moon of snow will be visible in the sky from this Saturday, February 24.

As Science&Life explains, the "Snow Moon" takes its poetic name from the heavy snowfall that usually occurs in North America and Europe at this time of year. It is also called "Ice Moon& quot; in Celtic culture.

A micro moon

Unlike a super Moon, a micro Moon is so called because it is the moment when the satellite is farthest from planet Earth , it will therefore be smaller than usual.

This year's Snow Moon is also notable for its position in the constellation Leo, promising a fascinating sighting for astronomy enthusiasts. ;nbsp;Full until 12:30 p.m. before gradually decreasing over the hours, the Snow Moon will appear fully lit until Sunday, February 25.