Monday, February 2, 2026

The Sun and the Snow Moon

 The full moon of February is traditionally known as the "Snow Moon".  This year it occurred on Sunday, 1 February.  

Snow Moon rising

Snow Moon.  Orion 80mmED refractor.

There is a large active sunspot group rotating into view on the Sun:

Orion 80mmED with front-mounted solar filter.

 
2x enlargement

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