February’s full Snow Moon will appear in our sky on Sunday night, February 1, 2026. It will shine near Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo.
Full moon in February 2026
Moment of the full moon: February’s full moon—traditionally known as the Snow Moon—will fall on February 1, 2026, at 22:09 UTC (5:09 p.m. EST).
When to see: Look for the bright full moon rising in the east around sunset on February 1, 2026. It will reach nearly overhead around midnight and set in the west around sunrise on February 2, 2026.
February’s full moon near Regulus: The full moon in February 2026 will be visible above the bright star Regulus after dark and to the right of Regulus around midnight. Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo, the Lion, will rise about 90 minutes after the full moon.
February’s full moon lie in Cancer: The full moon in February 2026 will lie in front of the zodiac constellation Cancer, the Crab. The famous star cluster in Cancer, the Beehive, will appear above the full moon after dark. However, it will be difficult to see, even through binoculars, due to the bright moonlight.
Will February’s full moon be a supermoon?
The full Moon in February 2026 will not be a supermoon.
Generally, a full moon qualifies as a supermoon when it occurs within 90% of its perigee or within 2.4 days of perigee. As the full moon in February 2026 will occur about three days after lunar perigee, it will not be a supermoon.
Why is February’s full moon called the Snow Moon?
February’s full moon is traditionally known as the Snow Moon because more snowfall occurs during February than during any other month in winter.
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