According to NASA, the “Wolf Moon,” as referred to by the Farmer’s Almanac, will be fully visible to the naked eye for three days from the evening of Sunday (January 16) to the morning of Wednesday (January 19).
This full moon also marks the last day of the Shakambari Navratri festival in the Hindu calendar, celebrating the goddess Shakambari, who represents nourishment.
The Wolf Moon setting behind Monte Prena in Gran Sasso d’Italia National Park. (Source: AFP)
For those in Asia following the lunar calendar, this is the last moon phase of the year 2021, while in Europe, it is considered the first moon phase of the year 2022. The next new moon on February 1 will mark the beginning of the year 2022 according to the Chinese calendar.
In the West, the first moon phase of 2022 is the “Wolf Moon.” (Source: Internet)
This full moon will also be near the apogee of the moon’s elliptical orbit, the point where it is farthest from Earth. On the night of the full moon, twilight will end at 6:14 PM, setting the stage for an impressive full moon half an hour later.
Additionally, the bright star Pollux, part of the Gemini constellation, will be visible near the full moon.
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An airplane flying past the Wolf Moon in London, England. (Source: Internet)
