Also known as the wolf moon, January's full moon is a special celestial event so named after howling wolves during the dark nights of winter's months in decades past. Here's everything to know ...

The first full moon of the year comes into peak view Monday. The wolf moon, named for the howling of hungry wolves during cold winter nights, will be at peak just after sunset Monday, Jan. 13.

The first full moon of the year rises Monday night. It is known as the wolf moon, named for the howling wolves heard in winter. Here’s everything you need to know about the January full moon.

The first full moon of the year comes into view next week. The wolf moon, named for the howling of hungry wolves during cold winter nights, will be at peak just after sunset Monday, Jan. 13.

When will the full moon be at its peak in January? Here's what to know. The Farmer's Almanac explains that it's because "wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time. It was ...