The first full moon of 2025, known as the Wolf Moon, is on its way, marking a bright start to the new year! The Old Farmer's Almanac first began publishing the names for the full moons in the 1930s. It recorded that January's full Moon "came to be known as the Wolf Moon because wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time.

The full moon will light up our recent snow cover, making for some bright nights. We've got NASA tips on what else to look for in the sky this weekend.

On the night of Jan. 13, the full moon will appear to pass in front of Mars, resulting in an occultation visible from the United States, much of southern and eastern Canada, and West Africa.