full moon February 2024 will be a minimoon also a snow moon how and where to watch all details

For those interested in space and astronomical events, a special space event is going to happen in February. The full moon of February is coming soon. The full moon of February is called Snow Moon. It is also called micro moon i.e. the smallest moon. This is because on this day the Moon reaches its maximum distance from the Earth. That means instead of looking bigger, the moon appears smaller. We are telling you complete information about in which countries and when the snow moon will be visible.

There is a full moon on 24th February and this full moon is called snow moon i.e. icy moon. This is because at this time most snow is falling in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also called mini moon. space dot com AccordingOn this day, while revolving around the Earth, the Moon reaches the point of maximum distance from it and appears quite small. The full Moon is visible when it reaches Earth in the exact opposite direction to the Sun.

The moon shines only after receiving sunlight. But sometimes the Moon’s orbit takes it into the Earth’s shadow. The Moon will not come into the Earth’s shadow during the full moon on February 24, because the Moon’s orbit is inclined by 5 degrees to the plane of the Earth’s orbit. Therefore, on this day the Earth will not come directly between the Moon and the Sun.

According to the US Naval Observatory, the moon will be visible over the east coast of America on February 24. The time is said to be 7.30 am (EST). It will appear 10% smaller than other days. The full moon will be visible in India at 4.30 am. Let us tell you that when it comes to the nearest point to the Earth, it is at a distance of 3,60,000 kilometers. Whereas after reaching the farthest point it is at a distance of 4,05,000 kilometers.