what is this full moon called

The full Moon occurring now, in early January 2026, is commonly called the Wolf Moon.

What this full moon is called

• The first full Moon of the year is traditionally known as the Wolf Moon in many English-language almanacs and popular astronomy guides.

• In 2026, this January full Moon falls on January 3 and is listed on full-moon calendars specifically as the Wolf Moon.

Why it’s called the Wolf Moon

• The name is widely linked to midwinter nights when wolves were said to howl more often around villages during the cold, long nights.

• These names are cultural and traditional rather than scientific, similar to other monthly full Moon names like Snow Moon (February) or Harvest Moon (around September/October).

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