The moon will be officially full at 8:53 a.m. EST ... It's nicknamed the "Heart of the Lion" for its position within Leo, although its name means "Little King," according to Sky & Telescope.

This month's full "Snow Moon" will be joined by a bright star in the night sky, called Regulus, nicknamed "Heart of the Lion". The aptly-named star will accompany the Snow Moon as it rises ahead ...

This could be because of the icy storms that frequent the month. As the full moon rises this month, it will be in the constellation Leo. Leo is the lion constellation, and Regulus is the brightest ...

Tonight's full Snow Moon will have a royal companion as it rises alongside Regulus, a star nicknamed "Heart of the Lion", in time for Valentine's Day.