Many cultures historically tracked the seasons by following the lunar cycle, naming each full moon after seasonal changes or significant activities, such as harvesting or hunting.
The moon will appear full on Wednesday evening and for the following few nights, reaching its highest point around midnight.
Stargazers are in for a treat when the final full moon of the meteorological winter lights up the sky on Wednesday.
Adding to the spectacle, Nasa reports that Wednesday evening also offers a rare chance to glimpse a parade of four planets.
With cloudy patches forecast to clear earlier in the day, Londoners may see the moon at its peak illumination at 1.53pm.
