Thursday, February 26, 2026

February’s Full Moon, The Snow Moon

 

 

February’s full moon, known as the Snow Moon, reflects the month’s typically heavy snowfall. Capt. Jonathan Carver’s early writings describe Native American traditions linking this moon to winter’s harshest storms. Other names for it include the Bald Eagle Moon, Hungry Moon, and Groundhog Moon.

Fox 13’s weatherman, Paul Dellegado, shared photos on Facebook of February's full moon from around central Florida. They are so beautiful that I am sharing them with you. 

  

          The nearly full “Snow Moon” rising in the east . 📷 Bebe Barcus in Venice.

 

The beautiful “Snow Moon” rising in the eastern sky over Thonotosassa.

 📷 Becca Ham

 

 

 “Snow Moon” looks spectacular tonight 📷 Jackie Atchison Bradley in Englewood

 

 

    “Snow Moon” rising over Sarasota  by Dylan Jon Wade Cox Photography

 

 

 I hope you enjoyed the photos.


 


 


 

 


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21 comments:

  1. Beautiful shots! 💖 I wish it wasn't so cold here, so I could get out more with the camera.

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  2. ...Carol, this was a wonderful here too. Be well and keep looking up!

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  3. Very beautiful moon shots!

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  4. The Snow Moon looks stunning in these photos. Wonderful post.

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  5. Just beautiful, as so many Florida sky pictures are. We don't get to see the moon a lot in the winter so maybe our snow moon is called the hidden moon. Happy yours was visible.

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  6. Your photos are terrific. Mine were just terrible!

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  7. Fantastic moon photos ~ Wow!

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  8. I love how almost everyone's full moon shots look different even though it is the same moon.

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  9. The Snow Moon looks absolutely breathtaking in these photos.
    WOW!

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  10. These are wonderful, you got great moonshots.

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    1. They are beautiful photos, but I didn't take them. I give photographer's name for each shot. They were all so beautiful I had to share them.

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  11. Lovely captures! There’s something about a full, brighter moon that just stops you in your tracks. My boys are out in the garden with their telescope regularly, it's fascinating watching the skies.

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  12. Beautiful photos of the various moon shots and interesting information too. Thanks Carol.

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  13. Lovely photos! Thank you for sharing this at the Will Blog for Comments #79 linkup. Wishing you a wonderful week to come & looking forward to seeing more of your posts next week at #80.

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