The second full moon of 2024, the Snow Moon of February, wowed skywatchers around the world with a dazzling display last night. February's full moon rose on Wednesday (Feb. 12) and remained high in the sky for most of the night before finally setting with the morning sun.

The full moon, known as the Snow Moon, will illuminate the sky today. This name originates from the heavy snowfall typically seen during this month. According to NASA, the challenging winter conditions that made hunting difficult led to it being called the "Snow Moon.