Discover Why February’s Moon is Called the Snow Moon and How to See It at Its PeakFebruary’s Full Moon peaks on Sunday evening, February 1! When to See the Full Moon in February 2026February’s Full Snow Moon reaches peak illumination at 4:09 P.M. CST on Sunday, February 1. The Full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. The Snow MoonThe explanation behind February’s Full Moon name is a fairly straightforward one: it’s known as the Snow Moon due to the typically heavy snowfall that occurs in February. The Ojibwe Bear Moon and Tlingit Black Bear Moon refer to the time when bear cubs are born.