Summary
The last full Moon of the meteorological winter, called the Snow Moon, will be visible on Sunday, if cloud cover allows. It will rise in London at 16:13 GMT and set at 08:06 GMT on 2 February. The Snow Moon gets its name from the heavy snowfall typically seen in February in the northern hemisphere.
Key Facts
- The Snow Moon is the last full Moon of the meteorological winter.
- In London, the Moon will rise at 16:13 GMT on Sunday and set at 08:06 GMT on Monday.
- A full Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon are on opposite sides of Earth.
- February's full Moon is called the Snow Moon due to the usual heavy snowfalls this time of year.
- Cloud cover might affect visibility; Northern Ireland might have the clearest skies.
- The Moon's peak brightness occurs at 10:09 GMT but remains visible when it rises at night.
- There will be an extra full Moon on 31 May, known as a Blue Moon, the second in its month.
- A Micromoon, which appears smaller than usual, is the opposite of a supermoon.
