Look up to see the ‘snow moon’ from early evening tonight in France
And if you stay up late, it will be visible alongside one of the brightest stars in the sky
This astrological phenomenon should be visible without specialist equipment
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The second full moon of the year, known as the ‘snow moon’, will be visible tonight (February 12) beside the star of Regulus (weather permitting).
People across France should be able to see the moon as the sun sets at around 18:19.
The moon’s ‘name’ comes from Amerindian legend, in reference to the heavy winter snowfall that is common in February in the Northern Hemisphere, states Nasa.
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A celestial duo
The full moon will also appear near Regulus, one of the brightest stars in the sky, found in the constellation of Leo.
This phenomenon will occur later in the night, at around 23:00, on the southern horizon.
The strength of the moonlight might make it difficult to spot the star, however it should still be visible to the naked eye if the sky is clear.
2025 full moon calendar
The next full moon will occur on March 14 and will be known as the worm moon.
Full moons appear every month of the year, each with a traditional name:
March 14, the Worm Moon
April 13, the Pink Moon
May 12, the Flower Moon
June 11, the Strawberry Moon
July 10, the Stag Moon
August 9, the Sturgeon Moon
September 7, the Harvest Moon
October 7, the Hunter's Moon
November 5, the Beaver Moon
December 5, the Cold Moon
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