Tonights Full Moon Is a Snow Moon: How to See It Online

For an extra-special view of Feb. 25's full moon, don't just look out your window -- tune in to a live webcast of the sight from a telescope in the Canary Islands.

From our point of view on Earth, the moon will be directly opposite the sun and fully illuminated at 3:26 p.m. EST (2026 GMT). February's full moon is traditionally called the "Snow Moon," because the heaviest snows of the year often fall in this month in North America. Alternately, this month's moon sometimes bears the name "Full Hunger Moon," because hunting is often difficult in February and food was scarce for ancient tribes.

For more on the history of full moon nicknames, as well as the science of the moon's cycles, che…
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