Gallery: Snow moon at the Jersey Shore
Last night’s full snow moon dazzled those who braved the cold to watch it rise.
Jupiter joined along for the fun, sharing the sky with the snow moon, the traditional name for February’s full moon due to cold and snow.
Native Americans referred to the February moon as the hunger moon, alluding to difficult hunting conditions during the dead of winter.
Enjoy the gallery.
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