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Full moon names and their meanings
A full moon generally occurs approximately once every month. Each month’s full moon possesses a unique name and significance.
Stargazers have reason to rejoice – the next full moon is approaching quickly.
“The first full moon of 2025 will transit in front of Mars, resulting in an event visible from the continental U.S., Mexico, Canada, and western Africa,” as stated by Space.com.
The Indigenous American title for this month’s full moon is the Wolf Moon.
What’s the origin of this name? When will the full moon reach its zenith in January? Here’s what you should be aware of.
When will the full moon reach its zenith in January?
It will be at its zenith on Jan. 13, 2025.
Why is it referred to as the ‘Wolf Moon?’
The Farmer’s Almanac clarifies that this is due to “wolves being more frequently heard howling during this period. It was historically believed that wolves howled because of hunger in winter, though current understanding reveals that this isn’t accurate.”
Wolves generally howl as a form of social communication, an invitation to hunt, or as a territorial declaration, according to the Smithsonian.
The January full moon has also been called the “Center Moon” by the Assiniboine people of the Northern Great Plains, as noted by the Farmer’s Almanac, which highlighted that the name “indicates that this moon roughly signifies the midpoint of the cold season.”
Other titles for the January full moon include:
- Frost Exploding Moon (Cree)
- Freeze Up Moon (Algonquin)
- Severe Moon (Dakota)
- Hard Moon (Dakota)
- Canada Goose Moon (Tlingit)
- Great Moon (Cree)
- Greetings Moon (Western Abenaki)
- Spirit Moon (Ojibwe)
Will any other planets be visible near the moon on Jan. 13?
Absolutely, you can expect to observe Mars, per Space.com, which stated that “Mars will come into view from behind the moon at 10:37 p.m.”
What are the dates for other full moons in 2025?
Below are the Indigenous American names – and corresponding dates – for the remaining full moons in the upcoming year, as cited by the Farmer’s Almanac.
- Snow Moon: Feb. 12, 2025
- Worm Moon: March 14, 2025
- Pink Moon: April 12, 2025
- Flower Moon: May 12, 2025
- Strawberry Moon: June 11, 2025
- Buck Moon: July 10, 2025
- Sturgeon Moon: Aug. 9, 2025
- Corn Moon: Sept. 7, 2025
- Harvest Moon: Oct. 6, 2025
- Beaver Moon: Nov. 5, 2025
- Cold Moon: Dec. 4, 2025
When will the supermoons occur in 2025?
In the year 2025, there will be a total of six supermoons.
Supermoons happen when a full moon aligns with the point in its orbit closest to the earth, known as perigee.
During these events, the moon appears 30% more luminous and 14% larger compared to a regular full moon, as per the Farmer’s Almanac.
The first set of three supermoons is expected on March 29, April 27, and May 26.
The second set will occur on Oct. 7, Nov. 5, and Dec. 4.
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