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The last week of January will be the once-a-year opportunity to experience the first full moon of 2021. the celestial event comes in many names across several places.
In the US, this winter event is called the wolf moon. Some weather-related nicknames for January s full moon include the Freeze Moon, the Frost Exploding Moon, and the Cold Moon, the Old Farmer s Almanac added.
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The full moon of January, called the Wolf Moon, will occur on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 2:16 p.m. EST (1916 GMT), according to NASA.
The moon will be in the constellation Cancer and rises just a few minutes before sunset. The full moon will serve as a great reference point for stargazers trying to find Sirius, the brightest star in the sky.
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The first full moon of 2021 will reach its fullest phase Thursday at 2:16 p.m EST
The full moon of January is also known as the Wolf Moon
The name Wolf Moon is believed to have come from Native Americans
The Wolf Moon, or the January full moon, is set to rise this week. The first full moon of 2021 is expected to be a sight to behold, with the moon being displayed in all its glory in the evening sky.
Wolf moon, 1st full moon of 2021, to rise Thursday night
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Share: The final week of January will feature the first full moon of 2021, a celestial event that has several nicknames with origins that can be traced to January s wintry weather.
The full moon will rise in the east after sunset on Thursday, Jan. 28, and will glow all night long, as long as cloudy conditions do not obscure the sky.
Regardless of what time of the month it rises, January s full moon is often called the Wolf Moon, as people hear wolves howling more often during this time of the year.