Astronomy
Wolf Moon 2025: first full moon, time, meaning, and how to see the full moon in January
Skygazers will be able to enjoy the first full moon of the year on Monday, Jan. 13. The event is referred to as the Wolf Moon as a nod to these animals.

Astronomy fans are in luck, as 2025 will once again be a great year to enjoy different celestial phenomena such as meteor showers, eclipses and full moons. One of the highly anticipated events is the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2025.
The lunar cycle began on Jan. 4 with the moon in its last quarter. On Jan. 7, the moon entered its first quarter phase, and will soon complete its cycle, giving us the first full moon we will be able to enjoy in 2025.
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What time is the Wolf Moon 2025?
The first full moon of the year will be visible on Monday, Jan. 13, starting at 5:27 p.m. ET, shortly after sunset, according to data from the National Geographic Institute.
The best time to enjoy this astronomical event will be beginning midnight, when the moon is directly overhead, until the early hours of Jan. 14. We will have to wait a month for the next full moon, the last of winter, on Feb. 12.
How to see the Full Wolf Moon 2025?
The recommendation to enjoy this full moon is to look for a dark area with little light pollution, where there are no objects or obstacles that will obstruct our view of the moon, so we can enjoy the brightness of the heavenly body on the night of Jan. 13.
Fans of astronomy will be in for another treat: if they are lucky enough to experience clear skies, they will see the Wolf Moon pass in front of the planet Mars. The two bodies will be near enough to each other so that the moon will temporarily hide the planet from view, and much of the United States will be able to observe it under the right weather conditions.
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Why is it called Wolf Moon?
According to legend, the first moon of the year is called the Wolf Moon because its appearance causes wolves to howl louder than usual due to the appearance of the moon. Another explanation, perhaps more logical, is that the animals howl more out of desperation over the scarcity of food at this time of year.
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