Full Wolf Moon

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The moon will reach full illumination during the day today but it will be below the horizon so it won't be visible until evening. 

According to the Washington Post, "January’s full moon is commonly referred to as the wolf moon, probably derived from the idea that wolves tend to howl more in the winter. Howling is four times more common in February than in May, according to the National Park Service. Wolves aren’t howling at the moon but are communicating with comrades. They typically breed from January to March in the northern United States, but are quieter in the spring so they don’t attract predators while they raise their pups." (Washington Post, January 24, 2024, Kasha Patel)