Full Moon Names - January

January 12th, 2025 | by sbieger |

This year, the full Moon appears on Monday, January 13. In the eastern US, the moon will rise at 5:27PM.

The most common traditional name for this month is the Wolf Moon.

From the older Old Farmer’s Almanac - January Full Moon. See the article to access a moonrise calculator. There are also alternative names from other cultures.

From the newer Farmer’s Almanac - January Full Moon. There is an expanded explanation of the history of the wolf in North America and some additional alternate names.

Originally published 1-17-24

Updated 1-12-25

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