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.

It's believed that the Wolf Moon moniker for this month's full moon came about because wolves were often heard howling in January, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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.

The first full moon of 2020, nicknamed the “wolf moon," will reach its fullest phase during the afternoon on Jan. 10 (1/10/2020). In some parts of the world, it will coincide with a partial ...

Get ready to howl: The full "wolf" moon will rise in the evening sky Thursday night. The full moon's peak occurs at 12:54 p.m. EST Thursday, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, though it will ...

The first full moon of 2014 rises this week, but despite being the first of the year, it has the surprising name "Old Moon" for some cultures, but it's not the only lunar nickname for the event.

But no matter where you are, you should be able to watch the sunset and then turn around to watch the first full moon of 2021, nicknamed the Wolf Moon in North America, around the same time.