The second full moon of the year − appropriately called the snow moon − will reach its peak Wednesday evening.

Look up this week for February’s full snow moon and to catch the last glimpse of a visible parade of planets in the night sky before they fade from view. This phase of the moon will peak at 8:53 a.m.

A snow moon is the last full moon of winter, and it typically takes place in February, which is why it's associated with the winter precipitation.