Wolf Moon 2021: 8 Facts, Superstitions And Spiritual Meanings Of Bright Lunar Event
01/28/21 AT 8:49 AM Mixtapes can be another way to contact aliens. Pictured: The Super Blood Wolf Moon, a total lunar eclipse on January 21, 2019 as seen from Eindhoven, The Netherlands in Europe. Photo: Nicolas Economou/Getty Images
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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.
The Moon will rise tomorrow after 3pm GMT, creeping over the northeast horizon.
The lunar orb will trek across the sky between the constellations Cancer and Gemini.
The Full Moon will then set by about 8am GMT, or about 15 minutes after sunrise.
If you look to the south of the Moon, you should see the constellations of Canis Minor, the Small Dog.
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What is the meaning behind the Wolf Moon s name?
According to Mr Johnston, the name is tied to the 1930 s Maine Farmer s Almanac, which began publishing Native American names for the Full Moon.
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What is the meaning behind the Wolf Moon s name?
Tomorrow s Full Moon has many different names across the globe, although Wolf Moon is one of the more popular ones, particularly in the West.
This particular name is attributed to North America s native tribes who named the Moon s full phases after seasonal changes in the landscape.
The Wolf Moon is said to be named after hungry wolves howling in the dead of night during the cold winter month.
Amy Nieskens of the Old Farmer s Almanac explained: January s Full Moon is called the Full Wolf Moon.