The Old Farmer's Almanac says the moon got the nickname because wolves were likely heard howling in mid-winter. Wolf experts say the pack may be howling during full moons for other reasons.

The first full moon of 2023, January's Wolf Moon, rises on Friday, Jan. 6. During the period the moon will also be at its furthest from the sun, its aphelion.

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The presence of the moon when a wolf howls, as it turns out, is purely coincidental and circumstantial. “Canine experts have found no connection between the phases of the moon and wolf howling ...

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The first full moon and overall moon phase of the new year is set to take place Thursday evening over South Carolina skies. January’s full moon, called the wolf moon, will occur at 12:25 p.m. on ...

There's a Wolf Moon tonight: How to howl at the first full moon of 2021 The best and brightest show of the year so far makes its debut at sunset Thursday. Eric Mack Contributing Editor.

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Three of the largest celestial objects in our night sky will be on full view later this week, and thanks to some perfect timing and alignment in the night sky, up to five planets will be visible ...

January's full moon is known as the "Wolf Moon." According to the Old Farmer's Almanac , the moon gets its name from the belief that wolves howled more frequently during this time of the year.