Full Moon Names - February

February 12th, 2025 | by sbieger |

This year, the full Moon appears on Wednesday, February 12. In the eastern US, the moon will rise at 11:43AM.

The most common traditional name for this month is the Snow Moon.

From the older Old Farmer’s Almanac - February Full Moon. See the article to access a moonrise calculator. There are also alternative names from other cultures.

From the newer Farmer’s Almanac - February Full Moon. There is an expanded explanation of the history of the wolf in North America and some additional alternate names.

Originally published 2-24-24; updated 2-12-25

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