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.

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.