New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Skygazers can gear up for the upcoming astronomical spectacle that will grace the skies on February 12 called the Snow Moon. This celestial event gets its name from the heavy snowfall typical of the month. According to some Native American tribes, it is the Hungry Moon which signifies mid-winter food shortages, while others called it the Bear Moon.

The term Bear Moon refers to the time when bear cubs are born. Other popular names in Celtic and Old English traditions of this astronomical phenomenon are Storm Moon, Ice Moon, or Snow Moon.

As per Space.com, this breathtaking celestial event follows closely after the moon's brief eclipse of Mars. According to Time and Date, skygazers in India can catch a glimpse of thi...