The snow moon will reach peak illumination Wednesday morning at 8:53 a.m. EST, according to earthsky.org. The moon will be below the horizon at this time, so the Almanac’s moon guide recommends looking for it on Tuesday or Wednesday night. The moon will peak above the horizon around sunset, and reach its highest point in the sky around midnight.

The full moon, known as the Snow Moon, will illuminate the sky today. This name originates from the heavy snowfall typically seen during this month. According to NASA, the challenging winter conditions that made hunting difficult led to it being called the "Snow Moon.

Here's everything to know about the full snow moon, including more on its nickname and when to see it over California skies.