Discover the meaning of this astronomical phenomenon and the best moments to observe it.
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February 2025 brings with it an impressive astronomical event: the snowmoon. This phenomenon, which receives its name due to the intense snowfalls that usually occur in the northern hemisphere during this month, will be visible without telescopes.
Next, we tell you everything you need to know to observe it from Colombia.
The 2025 snow moon will reach its maximum lighting phase on Wednesday, February 12 at 8:53 am (Colombia time). However, due to daylight at that time, the best opportunity to appreciate it will be in the Around the same day, when the moon is at the top of the sky.
Specifically, its observation is recommended from 1:46 am and again after sunset, at 7:35 pm
Why is it called snow moon?
The name comes from the indigenous peoples of North America, who associate it with the strong snowfall of February.
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It is also known with other names such as Luna de Águila Calva, moon of the bear, mapache moon and hungry moon, the latter in reference to the shortage of food during winter.
How to see it in Colombia?
Specialized equipment is not required to observe the snow moon, although a clear sky and away from light pollution will improve the experience. It is recommended to find a high place, without obstructions and with little artificial lighting.
February 2025 lunar calendar
- February 1 to 4: Increasing almost new
- February 5: Growing room
- February 8 to 11: Increasing almost full
- February 12 and 13: Snow Moon (Full Moon)
- February 14 to 19: Wicked almost full
- February 20: FOURTH MONGUANT
- February 21 to 27: Almost new
- February 28: New moon
Full moons in 2025
- March 14: worm moon
- April 12: Luna Rosa
- May 12: Flor Luna
- June 11: Strawberry Moon
- July 10: Luna de Deer
- August 9: Esturion Moon
- September 7: Corn Moon
- October 6: Harvest Moon
- November 5: Castor Luna
- December 4: Cold Luna
This astronomical event is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the night sky and observe one of the most impressive natural shows of the year.
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