The Snow Moon will be visible until February 2nd at 8:06pm
Caroline Barry and Ellie Gosley
18:48, 01 Feb 2026
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
This year may have only just started but there have already been some spectacular sights across Irish skies. This includes a Wolf Moon and Northern Lights.
A new moon in February will brighten skies and its the last chance to see a complete full moon during a meterological winter tonight (Sunday, February 1), reports North Wales.
The Snow Moon will be visible until February 2 at 8:06pm, so there are plenty of opportunities to step outside to see it. The moon will reach maximum brightness at 10.09pm while it is positioned below the horizon, and is also sometimes referred to as a Storm Moon or Hungry Moon
The Snow Moon will be visible until February 2nd at 8:06pm, so there are plenty of opportunities to step outside to see it.(Image: PA)
It will maintain its ‘full’ shape when it emerges. During the sunset, the Snow Moon will seem extra large and golden due to an optical illusion created by atmosphere refraction and visual perception.
This moon phase is traditionally thought to represent transformation, optimism and a fresh start. February’s Snow Moon got its title from the chances of snow during the wintery months.
If you step out at 4.13pm then you should be able to see the moon which should remain visible until 8:06pm on February, 2. This time may vary depending on what part of the country you are in.
Every full moon carries its own designation, with 12 lunar cycles occurring annually. This year, there will be an extra moon in May making it 13 lunar cycles – this is known as a blue moon.
Met Éireann estimates that the weather tonight will be bright and have clear spells across the country with light to moderate, westernly winds which make for perfect viewing weather. It will be cold but dry this evening with patches of mist forming in light, easterly or variable winds.
Dublin will experience low temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees with frost developing throughout the night(Image: Hadyn Iball / North Wales Live)
Dublin will experience low temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees with frost developing throughout the night. Tomorrow will see a rise in temperatures, to at a height of 5 to 8 degrees.
Astronomy enthusiasts Sky and Earth highlight that this month’s full moon will be exceptionally striking as it will be positioned near the renowned Beehive Cluster, a magnificent open star cluster observable through binoculars. Directly beneath the moon, observers will spot Regulus, the dazzling “heart” of Leo.
The following full moon will not occur until March 3, making this the perfect opportunity to witness one whilst possible.