The name of the Wolf Moon likely refers to the howling of wolves that is often heard during this time of year. It’s thought that wolves howl more during the winter due to hunger, to communicate with their pack, or because it is their breeding season.
On January 13, the first full moon of the year, known as the Wolf Moon, will briefly cover Mars. This is called an occultation. It will look as if the Wolf Moon will be “eating” Mars.
Mars briefly disappears and reappears from behind the moon about once every 14 years. This is set to occur again in 2042 but the moon phase will not be full.
The continental United States and parts of Canada will be able to see it via binoculars or a telescope. But it may or may not be visible to the naked eye due to the Moon’s brightness. The moon is 40,000 times brighter than Mars.
Here is when to see the dissappearance of Mars via Space.com
Location: Mars disappears – Mars reappears
Washington, D.C.: 9:16pm – 10:30pm EST
Chicago: 8:07pm – 9:16pm CST
Denver: 6:57pm – 7:56pm MST
Seattle: 6:21pm – 6:39pm PST