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.

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.