The moon makes for an excellent guide to see Mars in the night sky tonight. As the sun sets this evening (Feb. 9), the moon will be shining brightly in the east, 93% illuminated in its waxing gibbous phase,

It may be a gloomy day, but keep your eyes on the night sky to spot the second full moon of the year. Here’s the meaning behind the Snow Moon. Tonight’s Full Moon: The Snow Moon On average, there are 12 full moons every year,

The snow moon will reach its peak at 6:53 a.m. MT/7:53 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, though the moon will appear full tonight and on Thursday evening.