Did you miss the “snow moon” last night? There are two more chances to catch the face.
The second full moon of the year, called the ‘snow moon’, is visible in the Chicago area this weekend.
Here’s when and where to see it.
When can I see the ‘snow moon’?
Although the moon’s peak lighting was at 2:17 a.m. Saturday, the moon can be seen every night until Sunday, according to NBC 5 meteorologist.
Where should I look for the moon?
The ‘snow moon’ will probably be visible in the night sky as you look east. According to the latest predicted models, the sky should be mostly clear with a slight chance of rain Saturday night until early Sunday morning.
Why do we call it the ‘snow moon’?
The ‘snow moon’ got its name from the Farmer’s Almanac, which says that heavy snow usually occurs in February. According to meteorologists, February was historically the snowiest month.
Another full moon in February is properly called the Groundhog Moon and falls in early February, along with an eagle moon and a black bear moon.
The full moon was also named the “hungry moon” by the Cherokee tribe because food was scarce in February due to excessive snow, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.
Although much of February brings heavy snow, the sunshine and warming temperatures are expected to arrive in the Chicago area this weekend.
According to meteorologists from NBC 5, the temperature could warm up to the low fifties on Saturday, bringing mostly sunny skies and a “spring” condition to the region.
Areas north of Chicago are likely to see highs in the upper 1940s, while areas further south can expect highs in the low 50s.
According to the latest weather reports, partly sunny skies over the region will continue on Sunday with a peak in the low 50s.