SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — When you turn to the skies this weekend, weather permitting, you will likely see the Snow Moon.
The Snow Moon is a full moon that happens every February.
According to NASA, Native American tribes in the northern and eastern parts of the United States gave it the moniker because of the heavy snowfall that typically happens in February.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac says the full Snow Moon will reach peak illumination at 4:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Different time zones across the country will be able to see the full moon at different times.
If skies are clear enough, people viewing the moon from San Diego will be able to see it just after moonrise on Saturday, which is around 6:04 p.m.
This year’s Snow Moon is also a “micromoon,” which means it will be at its farthest point from Earth, more than 252,000 miles away.