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The January full moon is called the “Wolf Moon” 

Updated on January 8, 2025January 25, 2024

The first full moon of the year occurs on January 25th and is called the Wolf Moon. The name likely refers to the howling of wolves that was often heard during this time of year. It’s thought that wolves howled more during the winter due to hunger, communicating with their pack, or possibly because this …

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