Snow Moon: The Next Full Moon on February 24 at 7:30 a.m. EST

The next full moon will be on Saturday, February 24 at 7:30 a.m. EST (1204 GMT).
This is also known as the Snow Moon due to heavy snowfall during winter according to Indigenous cultures naming traditions from Farmer's Almanac.
Snow Moon: The Next Full Moon on February 24 at 7:30 a.m. EST

The next full moon will be on Saturday, February 24 at 7:30 a.m. EST (1204 GMT). This is also known as the Snow Moon due to heavy snowfall during winter according to Indigenous cultures naming traditions from Farmer's Almanac.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

61%

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Micromoon to light up Michigan skies overnight

Detroit Free Press Jenna Prestininzi Saturday, 24 February 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Tonight's full moon is a 'micromoon' or 'minimoon', which occurs when it aligns with the apogee, the furthest point in its orbit from Earth
    • A micromoon is the opposite of a supermoon, where a full moon or new moon coincides with perigee, the closest point in its orbit to Earth
    • February's full moon marks the smallest appearance of the moon this year
    • Snow Moon is another name for February's full moon due to heavy snowfall during winter, a naming tradition from Indigenous cultures according to Farmer's Almanac
  • Accuracy
    • The next full moon will be on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 a.m. EST (1204 GMT).
    • February's full moon is also known as the Snow Moon.
    • Most of the time, the full moon isn’t perfectly full due to its rotation and alignment with Earth and sun.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that the moon only appears smaller as it lies farther from Earth which is not entirely true. The moon's size does change throughout its phases and can appear larger or smaller depending on where it is in its orbit relative to Earth. Secondly, the article uses sensationalism by stating that February's full moon marks the smallest appearance of the moon this year when in fact there have been other months with a similar lunar phase. Lastly, while not explicitly stated as deceptive, the author implies that Michigan typically experiences heavy snowfall during winter which is not entirely accurate given current weather patterns.
    • February's full moon marks the smallest appearance of the moon this year
    • The moon only appears smaller as it lies farther from Earth
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing NASA as a source for information about the moon's phases and its distance from Earth. However, this does not necessarily mean that what NASA says is accurate or reliable.
    • >Tonight’s full moon may look smaller but don’t be fooled. The moon only appears smaller as it lies farther from Earth.<br>The "minimoon" contrasts the supermoon, when a full moon or new moon coincides with the perigee, the closest point in the moon’s orbit from Earth, according to NASA. <br>In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver wrote that this period was called a "Snow Moon" because more snow commonly falls during this month than any other in the winter.<br>According to NASA, the lunar cycle repeats once a month as the moon orbits the Earth in an elliptical path.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    Jenna Prestininzi has a conflict of interest on the topic of Micromoon as she is an author for Freep.com which owns and operates the site where this article was published.
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      The author Jenna Prestininzi has a conflict of interest on the topics of Micromoon and February's full moon as she is an employee at Freep Media which owns the website where this article was published.

      66%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      Full moon calendar 2024: When to see the next full moon

      Space.com Tariq Malik, Tuesday, 01 November 2022 18:45
      • Unique Points
        • The next full moon will be on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 a.m. EST (1204 GMT).
        • February's full moon is also known as the Snow Moon.
        • Most of the time, the full moon isn't perfectly full due to its rotation and alignment with Earth and sun.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (50%)
        The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that 'most of the time, the full moon isn't perfectly full'. However, this is not true as a full moon occurs when only one-quarter or less of sunlight falls on Earth and reflects off it to our eyes. The rest of the article also contains several examples where statements are made without providing any evidence or sources to support them.
        • The author claims that 'the next full moon will be on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 a.m. EST (1204 GMT)'. However, this is not true as the exact time of the next full moon cannot be predicted with certainty and can vary by up to two days.
        • The author claims that 'most of the time, the full moon isn't perfectly full'. However, this is not true as a full moon occurs when only one-quarter or less of sunlight falls on Earth and reflects off it to our eyes. The rest of the article also contains several examples where statements are made without providing any evidence or sources to support them.
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the full moon shows its face to Earth about once a month and then goes on to explain how it is not perfectly full most of the time due to the moon's rotation. This statement implies that there is some sort of scientific consensus or evidence supporting this claim, but no sources are provided. Additionally, the author uses an informal fallacy by stating that
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          The article by Tariq Malik and Daisy Dobrijevic has multiple examples of conflicts of interest. The author is an employee of NASA which may have a vested interest in promoting the full moon calendar.
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            • Tariq Malik is an employee at NASA
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of full moon as they are reporting for NASA which is an organization that studies and tracks the moon.

              58%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              February’s full ‘snow’ moon rises Friday night. What you need to know.

              The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Ian Livingston Thursday, 22 February 2024 15:21
              • Unique Points
                • February's full moon will rise on Friday night and reach maximum illumination early Saturday.
                • This is the second full moon of the year and it is considered a 'micro moon', meaning it is passing Earth at its farthest distance in its orbit.
                • The snow moon will appear slightly dimmer and less large than a typical full moon, but it will still be big and bright in our night sky.
              • Accuracy
                • February's full moon is also known as the Snow Moon.
                • The snow moon marks the smallest appearance of the moon this year.
              • Deception (30%)
                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that February's full moon is known as the 'Snow Moon', but it isn't mentioned anywhere else in the article and there are no references to support this claim. Secondly, while it mentions that February is typically cold and snowy weather in North America earned its full moon the name Snow Moon, it fails to mention that January is actually peak month for snowfall in parts of central Plains and Rockies. Lastly, the article states that one could argue the moon is poorly named this year considering lack of snow in much of eastern US but does not provide any evidence or references to support this claim.
                • While it mentions that February is typically cold and snowy weather in North America earned its full moon the name Snow Moon, it fails to mention that January is actually peak month for snowfall in parts of central Plains and Rockies.
                • The author claims that February's full moon is known as 'Snow Moon', but it isn't mentioned anywhere else in the article and there are no references to support this claim.
              • Fallacies (85%)
                The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Royal Museums Greenwich in the United Kingdom as a source for information about why February's full moon is called a snow moon. However, this source does not provide any evidence or logical reasoning to support their claim that February is typically cold and snowy weather in North America earned its full moon the name 'Snow Moon'. The author also uses an informal fallacy by stating that one could argue the moon's name is poorly named this year due to lack of snow in much of eastern United States. This statement implies a personal opinion rather than providing evidence or logical reasoning to support their claim.
                • The Royal Museums Greenwich in the United Kingdom writes that February’s typically cold, snowy weather in North America earned its full moon the name 'Snow Moon'.
                • One could argue the moon's name is poorly named this year due to lack of snow in much of eastern United States.
              • Bias (85%)
                The article contains several examples of religious bias. The author uses the term 'snow moon' to describe a full moon that occurs in February, which is typically associated with cold and snowy weather. This association has been perpetuated by various cultural traditions and beliefs around the world. However, it is important to note that this name does not accurately reflect the scientific classification of full moons or their relationship with winter weather patterns.
                • The author uses the term 'snow moon' to describe a full moon that occurs in February.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  Ian Livingston has a conflict of interest on the topic of full moon and snow moon as he is an author for The Washington Post which covers weather in the D.C area.
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                    • “storm moon”. “hunger moon”.
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                      The author Ian Livingston has a conflict of interest on the topic of full moon and snow moon as he is an astrophysicist who specializes in studying these celestial events. He may have financial ties to companies that produce telescopes or other equipment used for observing these events.
                      • Ian Livingston is an astrophysicist who studies full moons and snow moons.