If you are fortunate to live in the occultation zone and the weather cooperates, this upcoming event is one that really should not be missed.

The first full moon of 2025 will rise on Monday, and it's hungry like the wolf. January's full moon, commonly known as the Wolf Moon, is named after wolves heard howling amid the cold of winter, according to NASA. However, there is no evidence the moon phase plays a role in wolf calls.

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.

Look for the January full moon to rise from the eastern horizon around sunset, according to NASA. By midnight, the wolf moon should glow bright and round overhead before disappearing at sunrise into the western horizon.

The distant howls of wolves will ring in the first full moon of the new year. You might feel like you were born to be wild, since the full moon in Cancer—a.k.a. the Wolf Moon—will affect each zodiac sign.

Cancer zodiac signs may be notable for its nurturing and tender energy, but don’t be fooled by this water sign’s softness. The spiritual meaning of the Wolf Moon actually reflects its namesake beautifully, as this lunation is all about strength, tenacity, and the importance of taking care of your pack.

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.

But the full moon directly across the zodiac in Cancer is shifting our focus onto softer and more personal matters. This sensitive water sign is associated with family, comfort, and feeling at home — so you may find it’s time to balance your worldlier ambitions with some heart-centric inner work.

Full moons have their fair share of lore. But you might also just think of a full moon as, well, a full moon. And while that is true, for the most part, there are special names attributed to different full moons.