What does 'Wolf Moon' mean? A guide to the full moons of 2025
According to NASA, citing the Farmers' Almanac, the name for this moon is derived from packs of wolves heard howling in the heart of winter. This full moon also coincides with the Hindu holiday Shakambhari Purnima and the Buddhist day Duruthu Poya. In the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, this moon marks the Thiruvathira festival.
When is the next full moon? What to know about January's Wolf Moon, 2025 full moon dates
The Old Farmer's Almanac full moon names come from a few sources, including Native American, Colonial American and European. It's thought that the January full moon was known as the Wolf Moon because wolves were more likely to be heard howling at that time.
January's full Wolf Moon is arriving: What to know
The Wolf Moon will arrive on Jan. 13, 2025, at 05:27 p.m. ET, according to NASA. The moon will appear full for about three days around this time, from Sunday evening into Wednesday morning, the agency said.
January's full moon, known as the wolf moon, will make Mars disappear during occultation
Mars will hide behind the wolf moon Monday night as a result of a phenomenon known as an occultation, a fancy word that describes when a celestial body passes in front of another, according to NASA. Mars is currently shining the brightest we'll see it all year, according to Space.com, but the full moon's light will still drown out the red planet.
Here is when you can see the first full moon of 2025, the Wolf Moon
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The first full moon of 2025 is the called the Wolf Moon. It will be rising into the night sky this week. The Wolf Moon will arrive on Jan. 13, 2025, at 05:27 p.m. EST, according to NASA. This moon will appear full for the three days.
The first full moon of 2025, January's Wolf Moon, peaks Monday. Here's where and when to see it.
Dating back to the 1930s, the Maine Farmers' Almanac began publishing what it said were Native American names for each full moon and the names have stuck since. January's full moon is called the Wolf Moon due to the "packs of wolves heard howling outside the villages amid the cold and deep snows of winter," according to NASA.
What is the wolf moon? 2025's 1st full moon, plus other rare celestial wonders
Prepare to howl with delight at the first full moon of January 2025, the wolf moon, one of several wonders in the night sky this month.
What is the 'Wolf Moon'? A celestial spectacle to behold
Gaze upward. The night sky transforms into a cosmic stage, where a celestial spectacle awaits. The "Wolf Moon" emerges in all its luminous glory, casting a silver spell over the heavens. Astrologers whisper of its mystic power,
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Full moons of 2025: Names, dates and everything you need to know
Each full moon has a unique name that reflects its agricultural past. Besides the usual collection of full moons in ...
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Lunar calendar 2025: Dates for full moons, supermoons, and a total lunar eclipse
When is the moon full in 2025? There's a full moon in every calendar month of 2025 on these dates: Jan. 13, Feb.
What is the wolf moon? 2025's 1st full moon, plus other celestial happenings
2025's first full moon will be the last of four consecutive supermoons, according to NASA. But it's a pretty eventful lunar ...
The first full moon of the year peaks in January. Here's when to see it.
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Full moon, lunar occultation and parade of planets visible tonight
At 8:07 p.m. Monday, stargazers in Chicago will see Mars disappear behind the moon and reappear on the other side of the moon ...
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This weekend’s full Wolf Moon will come with a meteor shower on the side
The full moon will light up our recent snow cover, making for some bright nights. We've got NASA tips on what else to look ...
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Full moons to look out for in 2025 after incredible 'Wolf Moon' wowed stargazers
Here are all the full moons you can expect to see in 2025 after the stunning Wolf Moon was spotted over the US last night.
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Full moon rising: When you can see the Full Wolf Moon in the Louisville area
The Old Farmer's Almanac says January's full moon "came to be known as the Wolf Moon because wolves were more likely to be ...