Snow Moon: Pictures from around the world

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Take a look at this picture of last night's Snow Moon taken in Italy! The Snow Moon gets its name from Native American traditions, as February is traditionally the snowiest time of year in the US.

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Snow Moon's are known for being big and bright. Take a look at this shot of the moon rising over Gaza City.

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These people are getting a closer look at the Snow Moon on an observation deck called The Edge in New York City, in the US.

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Top of the world! This picture managed to capture the Snow Moon as it rose over the famous Empire State Building in New York City.

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Other names for the Snow Moon include the Storm Moon and Hunger Moon. Here it is rising behind the Santa Maria della Pietà church in Italy.