February welcomes us with an astronomical phenomenon that will be worth looking up at the sky for this weekend. It is the February full moon, popularly known as the Snow Moon. This lunar phase gets its name from the season in which it occurs.
Specifically, this moon will be visible from the northern hemisphere in all its splendor on Sunday, February 1. However, its beauty will be visible a few days before and after if the skies are clear.
What is the origin of this name?
The indigenous peoples of North America used this name to refer to the full moon of the second month of the year, coinciding with the heaviest snowfalls and the height of winter.
However, Snow Moon is not the only name given to this full moon. For example, some tribes named it the Hunger Moon; in Celtic culture it was known as the Ice Moon or Storm Moon; and the Celts nicknamed it the Budding Moon.
Where to observe the Snow Moon in the province of Seville
According to the 2026 astronomical calendar produced by the National Geographic Institute, the Snow Moon will be at its most spectacular on Sunday, February 1, before midnight, at around 11:00 p.m.
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As is often the case with astronomical phenomena, although it will be visible from Seville, it is best to get away from the city to enjoy the clarity and abundance of stars.
For this purpose, there are dozens of fantastic Starlight Reserves in the vicinity of Seville, in the Sierra Morena mountains.
Namely: Alanís de la Sierra, Almadén de la Plata, Cazalla de la Sierra, Guadalcanal, Las Navas de la Concepción, Constantina, El Pedroso, La Puebla de los Infantes, El Real de la Jara, and San Nicolás del Puerto.
The next full moon will shine on March 3. To see a supermoon, you’ll have to wait until the end of the year, as it arrives on November 24.