February 1 Full Snow Moon February 8 Alpha Centaurids Meteor Shower Predicted Peak February 28 Six Planets in Alignment All Month and Year Possible AurorasFebruary: it’s a short month, and it’s also relatively short on stargazing highlights. And for those readers joining us from the Southern Hemisphere, there’s also the Alpha Centaurids meteor shower to look forward to. But anyway, there is a full moon this month, and appropriately enough, it’s called the Snow Moon, a name that will resonate with a whole lot of people in North America right now. As per the Farmer’s Almanac, the Snow Moon will creep into the winter sky at 5:09 p.m. EST on February 1, casting its pale light over the frozen landscape. February 8: Alpha Centaurids Meteor Shower Predicted PeakThe only meteors on offer this month are the Alpha Centaurids, which are predicted to peak on February 8.