How and when to see the full moon in January 2024

After the Quadrantid meteor shower this week, the North Hemisphere will experience the first full moon of 2024. January’s full moon, also known as “Wolf moon”, “cold moon”, “ice moon” or “bear hunting moon”you will reach your maximum splendour in Spain Thursday, January 25, at 6:54 p.m.

Full moon January 2024: how and when to see the “wolf moon” from Spain

The full moon January 2024 It will be visible on the 25th starting at 2:54 p.m., with the 18:54 the moment of maximum visibilityaccording to him National Astronomical Observatory. This phenomenon could be contemplated without difficulties from any place of Spain.

The meteorology will not be an impediment to see this full moon. And after a few weeks of considerable instability, we have a drastic change in weather ahead of us. A dorsal will be in charge of bringing stability, with abnormal heat for the time and clear skies.

On the day when the full moon phase occurs, there will be high cloudiness in some areas of Spain, but it will not be a problem for the observation of our satellite.

The weather will not be an impediment to seeing this full moon.

Marta Almarcha, expert meteorologist at Eltiempo.es

Why is it called the “wolf moon”?

The popular designation from first full moon of the year as “wolf moon” is due to the fact that the winter It is the season in which wolves move freely, since they do not hibernate like other species and they go out in packs.

Furthermore, this month is characterized by low temperaturess, causing the wolves to howl due to the cold and lack of food.

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Full moon calendar 2024

Below are the dates of all the full moons in the year 2024:

• January 25
• February 24th
• March 5th
• April 23rd
• may 23
• June 21
• July 21
• August 19th
• September, 17th
• October the 17th
• November 15
• December 15