Everything you need to know about the full “Wolf Moon,” including exactly when, where and how to see it at its best from where you are, including an occultation of Mars.

The wolf moon is seen in 2023 rising over the Atlantic Ocean on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 in Stuart, Florida. The year's first full moon is best known as the "wolf moon" since wolves’ howls were more likely to be heard during winter, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

The wolf moon, named for the howling of hungry wolves during cold winter nights, will be at peak just after sunset Monday, Jan. 13. Full moon names are often tied to nature or farming and have roots in Native American, Colonial or European traditions. The February full moon is called a snow moon.

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However, January's full moon has other traditional names as well, including the "Cold Moon," "Frost Exploding Moon," "Freeze up Moon," "Severe Moon," and "Hard Moon," which all reflect the weather of the season.

Wolf Moon will occult Mars on January 13, offering a celestial spectacle filled with folklore and astronomical intrigue.

Texans will get a chance to see the first full moon of 2025, known as a "Wolf Moon," next week. This lunar event will make its debut as the moon sits on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun and passes in front of Mars.

On Monday evening, the moon and Mars will appear very close together before the moon appears to pass in front of the Red Planet. The occultation takes place over a couple of hours, according to NASA.