The first full moon of 2025 is here: NPR

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Moon phases for January 2025.

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The first full moon of the year, also known as the Wolf Moon, has appeared, according to NASA.

It first appeared on Sunday and will extend into Wednesday morning. The full moon will reach its peak light from Monday at 5:27 PM ET.

The wolf moon is derived from Native American culture, where during this time packs of wolves could be heard howling on the outskirts of villages, according to NASA.

Hotter than it looks.

The Maine Farmers’ Almanac has used Native American names for the moon since the 1930s. The names have grown in popularity over time.

During this lunar cycle, the moon will pass in front of Mars, which will be closest and brightest on Wednesday. Venus and Jupiter will be the most visible planets on Monday, while Mercury will be visible at dawn for the next week, the agency said.