Supermoon 2019: Why is February’s Full Moon known as Super Snow Moon?

February’s Moon is known as the Snow Moon as it was a time when there would be the most snow on the ground in some parts of the United States. 

These areas include New York City, Philadelphia, Portland and Washington DC.

It is also known as the Hunger Moon, after the scarcity of food and hard hunting conditions during midwinter. 

This month’s Full Moon is regarded as special not just due to it being the Snow Moon, but because it is also a Supermoon.