Technologies

The Full ‘Snow Moon’ Is Coming Out This Weekend

It’s not a supermoon like January’s full moon, but with all that snow on the ground, it should light up your backyard nicely.

The second full moon of 2026 is a few short days away, and it couldn’t come at a more relevant time. Much of the US has been pelted by snow and ice from Winter Storm Fern, and it’ll be immediately followed by February’s Full Snow Moon, scheduled to appear on the evening of Feb. 1.

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According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the moon will reach its peak illumination at 5:09 p.m. ET on Sunday, just before sunset. The moon will be below the horizon at this point for most of the Northern Hemisphere, so you won’t be able to catch this one right at its very peak. It’ll come up over the eastern horizon shortly after 6:00 p.m. local time and streak across the sky before setting on the western horizon right at sunrise.

The Snow Moon doesn’t have any special characteristics, like January’s supermoon or last June’s mini-moon. What makes this moon special is its timing. People in the Midwest and Northeast US currently have a ton of snow on the ground, and with temperatures expected to remain below freezing for several weeks, the snow will likely still be there when the full moon hits.

That should provide quite a show all on its own. According to NASA, this is because snow has a very high albedo, a measure of how well a material reflects sunlight. Snow reflects upward of 90% of solar radiation and light, and since moonlight is just sunlight reflected off the moon, that means the snow is going to do an excellent job bouncing that light around.

The result will no doubt be one of the brightest nights of the year, easily surpassing the supermoons coming later in 2026.

You won’t need any special equipment to see the full moon, as it’s the brightest thing in the night sky by a country mile. With all the snow cover, you might not even need a flashlight if you let your dog out after dark and the sky is clear.

Why is it called the Snow Moon?

Midwest and Northeast residents need only to look outside to discover why February’s full moon is referred to as the Snow Moon. The Old Farmer’s Almanac says it earned the name because the month had the most snow back in the days before the Revolutionary War.

January has since taken the title of the snowiest month. According to data from The Weather Channel, the East Coast still sees most of its snowfall in February, and since most people lived there at the time, that’s probably where the name came from.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im