Did you miss the “snow moon” last night? There are still two more possibilities to capture the view.
The second full moon of the year, called the “snow moon,” will be visible in the Chicago area this weekend.
Here is when and where it can be seen.
When can I See the Snow Moon?
Although the moon’s maximum illumination was Saturday at 2:17 a.m., the moon can be seen every night through Sunday, according to NBC 5 meteorologist.
Where should I look for the Moon?
The “snow moon” will likely be visible in the night sky when viewed to the east. According to the latest forecast models, the skies should be mostly clear, with a small chance of rain on Saturday night until the early hours of Sunday morning.
Why do we call it a snow moon?
The “snow moon” earned its name from the Farmers’ Almanac, which says heavy snow usually occurs in February. In the United States, February has historically been the snowiest month, according to meteorologists.
Other moons full of February have been given the proper name of groundhog moon, which falls in early February, along with the bald eagle moon and the black bear moon.
The full moon has also been named the “hungry moon” by the Cherokee tribe because food was scarce during February due to excessive snow, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.
Although much of February caused heavy snowfall, sunlight and warm temperatures are expected to arrive in the Chicago area this weekend.
According to NBC 5 meteorologists, temperatures could warm up to the 1950s on Saturday, causing sunny skies and “spring” conditions in the region.
Areas north of Chicago will likely experience highs in the upper 40s, while areas further south can expect highs in the low 50s.
On Sunday, partly sunny skies continue across the region with highs in the low 50s, according to the latest weather reports.