Did you miss the “snow moon” last night? There are two more chances to catch the sight.
The second full moon of the year, dubbed the “snow moon,” will be seen in the Chicago area this weekend.
Here’s when and where to see it.
When can I see the ‘Snow’ Moon?
Although the moon’s maximum illumination was at 2:17 a.m. on Saturday, the moon can be seen every night through Sunday, according to the NBC 5 meteorologist.
Where should I look for the moon?
The “snow moon” will likely be visible in the night sky if you look east. According to the latest forecast models, the sky should be mostly clear with a small chance of rain from Saturday evening to early Sunday morning.
Why do we call it the ‘snow’ moon?
The “snow moon” gets its name from the Farmer’s Almanac, which says that heavy snow usually falls in the month of February. In the US, February was historically the snowiest month according to meteorologists.
Other February full moons were aptly named Groundhog moon and coincide with the bald eagle’s moon and the black bear’s moon in early February.
The full moon has been dubbed the “hungry moon” by the Cherokee tribe because food was scarce in February given the excessive snow, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.
While much of February brought heavy snow, sunshine and warming temperatures are expected to arrive in the Chicago area this weekend.
According to NBC 5 meteorologists, temperatures could soar as low as 50 ° C on Saturday, making the region mostly sunny and “spring-like”.
Areas north of Chicago are likely to see highs in the upper 40s, while areas further south can expect highs in the low 50s.
On Sundays, the partially sunny skies sweep across the region, with highs in the low 50s, according to the latest weather reports.