February tends to be the quietest month for celestial events, however, each year the Snow Moon appears.
The Snow Moon is the name for a full moon in the month of February, named accordingly as February is the coldest month of the year and to work with the seasonal elements of the lunar calendar.
The celestial event is a breathtaking event with the moons, bright white and large appearances that take over the sky, even against the dark clouds of February.
But the big question is how and when you'll be able to see the Snow Moon.
Keep an eye out for a lovely conjunction of the Moon and Regulus later on this week.
— BBC Sky at Night Magazine (@skyatnightmag) February 14, 2022
Find out more in our February conjunction guide:https://t.co/nAjCwM8p4r
How to see the Snow Moon in Darlington:
The moon will appear in the night sky on Wednesday, February 16 and will be north of Regulus, the brightest star in Leo the Lion constellation.
It will reach its peak illumination at 4.56pm, following the moonrise at 4.52pm just before sunset at 5.17pm.
But to make sure you get the best view of the snow moon you will need to be up high in a dark area, a hill or local park would make a great spot.
The best places to stargaze in Yorkshire are the Yorkshire Dales with its wide-open space and free of light pollution, you won't get a better view anywhere else.
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