Incredibly, in the blink of an eye, February, the second month of the year, is about to end, but not before giving us, one of the astronomical phenomena that human beings enjoy the most, a full moon.
And as usually happens month after month, the full moon in February receives a very particular name, since it is known also like “Snow Moon”, which will illuminate the night sky intensely, because in this phase, the planet’s natural satellite reflects the maximum amount of light in its entire cycle.
Below, we tell you everything you need to know to fully enjoy the so-called “Snow Moon” of 2024.
When is the “Snow Moon” and how to see it from New York
This peculiar full moon will take place this Saturday, February 24. Unlike other similar phenomena, this will have the peculiarity of looking smaller than usual, which is why many experts on the subject They have decided to call it a “micromoon”. This will be because, on this occasion, the Moon will be further from the Earth than usual.
According to AccuWeather contributor Brian Lada, The “Snow Moon” will appear 14% smaller and 40% dimmer, compared to what a normal full Moon usually looks like. “This is the counterpart to the supermoon, which has become a viral sensation in recent years,” she added.
In New York, the full moon can be seen at its maximum splendor at 7:30 am next Saturday, which means that it can be visible during the night of the same weekend
The full moon phenomenon will reach its peak sharply at 7:30 am ET on Saturday, February 24, which means that it will be visible, in its fullness, during the night of the same weekend throughout the United States . The Snow Moon can be seen from anywhere in the world, just by looking at the sky.
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2024-02-22 19:03:20
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