February’s snow moon will fall on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 8:53 a.m. EST. Although a full moon only stays truly full for a moment, it does appear full to the naked eye for a few days, so the moon will likely still appear full on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14.

February's full Moon is known as the Snow Moon, after the heavy snowfall often associated with this time of year in the Northern Hemisphere, but is also sometimes called the Storm Moon or Hungry Moon.

The second full moon of the year − appropriately called the snow moon − will reach its peak Wednesday evening.

February's full Snow Moon will have a royal companion as it rises alongside Regulus, a star nicknamed "Heart of the Lion", before Valentine's Day.

February’s snow moon will reach its peak on Wednesday, February 12, at 8:53 a.m. EST. While the moon is technically full for only a brief moment, it can look full to the naked eye for a few days. This means it will likely still appear full on **Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14**.

Here's when and how to watch the next full moon and February's rare planetary parade across Pennsylvania skies, starting with shiny and bright Venus.

Everything you need to know about the full "Snow Moon," including exactly when, where, and how to see it at its best from where you are.