As the Moon rises low over the eastern horizon, it will appear unusually large and imposing. Jupiter steals some spotlight from February Full MoonThis year’s February Full Moon does not appear alone in the night sky. Full moon at the Temple of Poseidon in Sounio, Greece pic.twitter.com/lVvVhNvqCe — God’s Whisper (@GodsWhisper777) January 25, 2026Why it’s called Snow MoonIn many traditional calendars, February’s Full Moon is known as the Snow Moon. Astronomers call this phenomenon a Black Moon, which occurs because of how lunar cycles align with the calendar. In 2026, however, February offers not only a Full Moon but also a memorable planetary companion.