Full Moon: See 'Snow Moon' Tonight (VIDEO)

The man on the moon might not seem much different to us each night when we're peering into the dark sky, but seasonal changes inspire different orbital faces from our favorite planets.

Tonight in particular will showcase a full moon that provides a wintery touch...but don't just look out your window. Tuning into a live webcast of the site from a telescope in the Canary Islands will give you a great view of this space spectacle.

"Using our observatory in the Canary Islands, we will explore the Full Snow Moon, sometimes known as the Hunger Moon, with fascinating stories by astronomer Bob Berman," Slooh president Patrick Paolucci told SPACE.com. 

According to SPACE.com, from the point of view on Earth, the moon will be directly opposite the sun and fully illuminated at 3:26 p.m. eastern time.

February's full moon is tradionally called the "Snow Moon," as the heaviest snows often fall during this year in America. The same month also carries the phrase "Full Hunger Moon," because hunting habits were usually hard for ancient tribes during this time of the year, and food would become scarce.

But what names and characteristics can we expect from other moons? To name a few, January is known as the "Full Wolf Moon," because wolf packs often would howl hungrily outside Indian villages.

March, on the other hand, is known as the "Full Worm Moon," for its rising temperatures. As the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts will appear and herald the return of the robins.

Don't have a favorite moon, yet? Make sure to check out the Farmers Almanac for other seasonal changes and their names. 

Want to see what the Snow Moon will typically look like? Check out this video, courtesy of YouTube.