The next and first full moon of the year, also known as the Wolf Moon, will be in best view on Monday.
According to NASA, January’s full moon will reach maximum illumination on Monday at 5:27 PM ET.
The moon will appear full for three days, from Sunday evening to Wednesday morning. The Old Farmer’s Almanac lists specific moonrise times for various zip codes in the United States.
The Origin of the Wolf Moon
Dating back to the 1930s, the Maine Farmers’ Almanac began publishing so-called Native American names for each full moon, and the names have stuck ever since. January’s full moon is called the Wolf Moon because of the “packs of wolves heard howling outside villages amid the cold and deep snow of winter,” according to NASA.
How to view the Wolf Moon
You don’t need any specific tools to view the moon, but if you want to get a closer look, NASA suggests grabbing binoculars or using a telescope, if available.
The next full moon
February’s full moon, known as the Snow Moon, will reach maximum illumination on Wednesday, February 12 at 8:53 a.m. ET, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
