Full moon January 2025

Have You Ever Seen a Wolf Moon Feast on Mars? 🌕🐺

The 2025 Wolf Moon is not just any full moon; it’s a celestial spectacle with Mars as its dinner guest!

Hold onto your telescopes, stargazers! The first full moon of 2025, affectionately dubbed the 'Wolf Moon', is here to light up our skies, and oh boy, is it bringing a friend! Picture this: an enormous, silvery moon illuminating the heavens, side by side with the fiery planet Mars. It’s a mesmerizing event known as a lunar occultation, where Mars appears to be devoured by the moon, and it is happening right over Charlotte this January!

But what’s the story behind the Wolf Moon? Traditionally, this full moon is named after the hunger of wolves that can be heard howling in the dead of winter; a haunting sound that resonates with the darker winter nights. However, this year, the Wolf Moon is more than just a pretty face in the sky—NASA informs us that it marks the last of four consecutive supermoons! Yes, you read that right! If you missed the previous supermoons, now’s your chance to snap some stellar shots!

As we gaze up tonight, keep an eye out for four planets—Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and of course, our dinner guest, Mars. This cosmic lineup is super rare, so if you manage to catch a glimpse, consider yourself part of an exclusive celestial club! Experts even recommend specific locations for the best views, and if you're lucky enough to be in Arizona this January, you might just have front-row seats to this astronomical show.

Now, you might be wondering how to catch this breathtaking celestial performance. Simply step outside, find a clear view of the eastern sky, and let the magic unfold! And just for kicks, did you know that the Wolf Moon not only symbolizes a chilling time of the year for wolf packs but also brings with it a spark of renewal? The new year often ushers in hope and new beginnings, just as the moon brings light to the dark. Plus, keep in mind that if you're out there stargazing, you might uncannily glimpse the silent watch of the universe, with countless stars twinkling around our starry friends. So gather your loved ones, put on some warm clothes, grab a telescope or binoculars, and enjoy the celestial sights, because the universe is putting on a show just for you!