December 24, 2024 FacebookEmail Body The first full Moon of 2025 occurs on the night of Monday, January 13. Why do we call January’s Moon a “Wolf Moon”? (It’s not because wolves are hungry.) Find out what’s special about this month’s Moon—as well as folklore and best days...
Full Wolf Moon in January 2024 The name "Full Wolf Moon" was first proposed by tribes of Medieval Europeans and Native Americans who all agreed that the celestial event must reflect the howls of wolves in the dead of winter. NASA also notes that the Full Wolf Moon was named after wolf pa...
January’s Full Moon is known as the Wolf Moon, after active wolves during the early parts of the year. The name is thought to have a Celtic and Old English origin, brought over to North America by European settlers. Other Celtic names for the Full Moon include Stay Home Moon and Quiet...
The full Wolf Moon of January 2025 occurs on Jan. 13 and will pass in front of Mars during a lunar occultation visible from North America.
The first full Moon of 2024 will light up the night sky on Thursday, Jan. 25. According to the Farmers' Almanac, the nickname originates from when Native Americans noticed wolves howling in hunger at the Moon.
The first full moon of the year, known as the Wolf Moon, will appear on Wednesday night and will peak on Thursday. January's full moon will reach peak illumination at 12:54 p.m. ET on Thursday, according toNASA. It will look like a full moon until around midnight on Friday. The Ol...
The next and first full moon of the year, also known as the Wolf Moon, will be in peak view on Monday. January's full moon will reach peak illumination at 5:27 p.m. ET on Monday, according toNASA. The moon will appear full for three days, starting Sunday evening to Wednesday morni...
Full Moon Schedule 2024 TheFull Wolf Moonoccurs on January 25th, 2024, reaching its peak at 12:54 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. TheSnow Moonoccurs on February 24th, 2024, reaching its peak at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. TheWorm Moonoccurs on March 25th, 2024, reaching its...
January's full moon, known as the Wolf Moon, is named for the wolves' winter howls.ABC News Photo Illustration, Alex Gilbeaux What are other names for the Wolf Moon? Indigenous groups also have different names for this first full moon, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. ...
Wolf Moon (January): Inspired by the cries of hungry wolves. Snow Moon (February): A nod to the month’s often heavy snowfall. Worm Moon (March): Named after the earthworms that signal thawing grounds. Pink Moon (April): In honor of the blossoming pink wildflowers. ...