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astronomy1 year ago

"2024 Full Moon Calendar: When and Where to See the Micromoon and Full Snow Moon"

Tonight's full moon in Michigan marks a "micromoon," the smallest appearance of the moon this year, as it aligns with apogee, the furthest point in its orbit from Earth. Named the "snow" moon, it's associated with heavy snowfall during winter, although this February has seen near-record highs and little snow in Michigan. The full moon began at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, marking day 15 of the lunar cycle, and it's the last full moon of winter before the next one on March 19.