Tonight, Skywatcher is fun as the full snowy moon rises.
The month reached peak brightness at 8:53am (1353 GMT) on February 12th, but local moon events and moonset times depend on your location. As February’s full moon rise, Mars Create a fun skywatching scene, staying at the height of the sky on the top right of the moon.
For those in the eastern US, the moon will become visible shortly after sunset, creating a beautiful sight against the Twilight sky. It climbs very high and peaks around midnight, allowing you to see the rest of the night before it sets in the morning sun.
a full moon Sometimes it happens month It is directly opposite the sun from our perspective on Earth, and is fully lit by the sunlight. Most full moons are fully lit, but sometimes the orbit of the moon brings it to the shadow of the Earth, lunar eclipse (This will happen soon) March 13th and March 14th). However, the full moon in February misses the shadow of the Earth. This is because the moon’s orbit is tilted about 5 degrees relative to the Earth’s path around the Sun. Earth And this time, the moon will not be in full line.
Snowy moon is among the snowiest of the Northern Hemisphere, so the snowy moon is named after that season.
This month, the appearance of Snow Moon will be accompanied by several bright planets, including Jupiter and Venus. For those who have a clear view of the Western horizon, Venus You’ll see it right after sunset Jupiter As the evening progresses, it glows above the Orion constellation.
Are you taking a more detailed moonlight tour of our rocky buddies? Ours The ultimate guide to observing the moon It will help you plan your next Skywatching venture. Whether it explores the lunar seas, mountainous regions, or many craters that cover the landscape. You can also see where the astronauts, rovers and landers ventured Apollo Landing Site Observation Guide.
If you are looking for a telescope to see the moon specifically, then A telescope perfect for deep spaces A guide might be helpful. There is also a guide Astronomical photographs for beginners It covers everything from equipment to shooting modes. The best cameras for astrophotography and the best lenses for astrophotography will also help you prepare to take your next skywatching site.
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