Overview

• The first full moon of 2024, known as the 'Wolf Moon', will rise on Thursday, January 25, and will be visible until Friday.
• The 'Wolf Moon' nickname is thought to originate from the increased howling of wolves during winter, although this is disputed.
• The moon will reach its peak at 12:54 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, but will only be visible from the evening onwards.
• Other names for January's full moon include the 'Ice Moon', 'Old Moon', and 'Moon After Yule', reflecting different cultural traditions.
• The next full moon, known as the 'Snow Moon', will occur on February 24.