This year they have predicted Several astronomical phenomena. Although some were already lived in January, by February, just later this week, another one is scheduled.
It is a “Snow Moon” which can be observed on Sunday February 9 and which will peak at 3:33 a.m. of Puerto Rico, the POT.
“For the best view of this Moon, look for it on Saturday night, February 8; it will rise in the east and reach its highest point in the sky around midnight, ”explains the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
To observe it, it will not be necessary to use any telescope or any other sophisticated device. Of course, the clear areas, without pollution or the countless lights of the city, will make you enjoy this moon more.
At the explanation of NASA, These “snow moons” occur when the Moon’s elliptical orbit takes it to the point closest to Earth while the moon is full.
“Like the winter moon or the second full winter moon, Native American tribes of what is now the north and east of the United States called this the Snow Moon or the Hunger Moon. It was known as the Snow Moon because of the heavy snowfall that falls this season, ”explains NASA.
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