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The Full ‘Snow Moon‘ in February 2026: what to Know
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February’s full moon is often called the Snow Moon, a name originating from the heavy snowfall that typically occurs during this time of year. Other names for February’s full moon include Bald Eagle Moon, Bear Moon, and Raccoon Moon.
The day after the full moon, on February 2nd, the moon will occult Regulus, a shining star in the constellation Leo. This event will be visible from parts of North America.
Following the Snow Moon, a new moon will bring an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse. On february 17th, a significant portion of the sun will be covered by the moon. Though, this eclipse will only be visible from remote regions of Antarctica.
Best Time To see The Full ‘Snow moon’ Rise
To see the full Snow Moon at its best, find an elevated location, an open field, or an east-facing coastline with a clear view of the eastern horizon. To find the best time to see it appear from your location, consult a moonrise calculator. Here are some sample times for February 1st, 2026:
* New York: Sunrise at approximately 7:15 a.m.EST, Moonset at approximately 7:05 a.m. EST / Sunset at approximately 5:35 p.m. EST, Moonrise at approximately 5:15 p.m.EST.
* Los Angeles: Sunrise at approximately 6:55 a.m. PST, moonset at approximately 7:30 a.m. PST / Sunset at approximately 5:45 p.m. PST, Moonrise at approximately 5:30 p.m. PST.
(note: Times are approximate and will vary slightly. Always check a local moonrise/moonset calculator for precise timings.)
When To See The ‘Snow Moon’ Occult Regulus
just after the full moon, the near-full moon will occult Regulus for about an hour, as seen from the eastern half of North America.According to In-The-Sky.org, the occultation will occur between approximately 8:40 and 10:05 p.m. EST on February 2nd, 2026, though specific times differ by location. In New York City, Regulus will disappear behind the bright limb of the near-full moon at approximately 8:51 p.m. and re-emerge at approximately 9:54 p.m. EST.
The Next full Moon Is A Total lunar Eclipse ‘Blood Moon’
The Snow moon is one of 12 (not 13) full moons in 2026. A solar year is approximately 365.24 days, while a lunar year is around 354.37 days, which occasionally leads to 13 full moons in a calendar year, but not in 2026. The next full moon – the Worm Moon – arrives on March 3rd, 2026, and will be a total lunar “blood moon” eclipse. Totality will last approximately 58 minutes. The best views will be from western North America, Australia, new Zealand, East Asia, and the Pacific region. This will be the last total lunar eclipse until 2029.
Further Reading
* Here’s The Date For Chinese New Year 2026 – And What Animal You Are
* [Your Ultimate Guide to Stargazing and Astronomy In 2026](https://