Snow moon

The full moon in February is known as the Snow Moon. Other names of the February full moon are hungry moon, ice moon, storm moon and bear moon. We'll get the full Snow Moon appearing on the 12th February tonight, just in time for Valentine's Day. February is said to be the coldest part of the year with the most snowfall.  February itself is a hard time especially for animals seeking food and everyone snuggled indoors to keep away the cold. Temperatures plunge when thick heavy settled snow buries the ground and hides plants, making it difficult for small creatures to forage. Birds hide in their nests. Certain wildlife such deer, muskox, arctic foxes, squirrels and penguins enjoy winter and thrive in it.

While it's a bleak month, February is the lightest and shortest Winter month. The days gradually get longer and brighter as we experience more sunlight. The cold is one thing but celebrations of Imbolc, Disting and Valentine's Day are full of positivity, hope and warmth. 

February is a strange month compared to other months of the year, because it has different number of days, such as the 28 days usually, but the odd 29th day is a Leap Year. Often those born on the 29th February are "Leap Year children" whose birthdays miss out on the normal years when there's just 28 days in February. While February is the second month of the year, it was the last month of the Roman calendar. February is the last month of Winter in the northern hemisphere but the last month of Summer in the Southern hemisphere. 

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