The full moon, also known as the Hunger Moon, is named after the traditionally heavy snowfalls of February, which made hunting and foraging difficult in the northern parts of the world

The full moon rose around sunset on Wednesday and reached its highest point at night

The Snow Moon will be visible in the city throughout the night on February 12

While Mumbai does not experience any snowfall, the name Snow Moon carries historical significance related to nature’s rhythm in colder regions

The moon’s brightness was expected to likely enhance post mid-night