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The second full moon of 2023 is about to arrive. So if you are one of the people who likes to observe astronomical phenomena, stay tuned because the snow moon soon it will take over the night skies and here we tell you why this is received name and what is the exact date in the month of February when you can enjoy it from Mexico.
The full moon, known as snow moonand that it is the second of 2023 will appear from Sunday February 5th at 12:29 p.m., but it will reach its maximum point from the afternoon, at 6:29 p.m. of that same day, so if you want to see it from Mexico, you will have to be in a high place, like the roof of your home and have clear skies, as well as no light pollution to appreciate the astronomical phenomenon in all its splendor.
It is known as snow moon due to the heavy snowfall that usually occurs during the month of February in the United States, the country where the highest snowfall is recorded during the second month of the year, according to the National Weather Service. Other names by which the second full moon of the 2023 They are related to animals, such as the Groundhog Moon, the Black Bear Moon, or the Bald Eagle Moon.
The lunar cycle of February of 2023 It will be divided as follows:
- Full moon: February 5, 12:29 p.m.
- Last quarter: February 13, 10:01 a.m.
- New moon: February 20, 01:06 am
- First quarter moon: February 27, 02:05 in the morning
This 2023 we will have 12 full moons in the coming months, so here are the key dates so you don’t miss them:
- Sunday February 5
- Tuesday March 7
- Thursday April 6
- Friday May 5
- Saturday June 3
- Monday July 3
- Tuesday August 1
- Wednesday August 30
- Friday September 29
- Saturday October 28
- Monday November 27
- Tuesday December 26
So now you know, this Sunday, February 5, 2023, you have an appointment with heaven to enjoy the second full moon of 2023, called “snow moon” or “Moon of the groundhog”.
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