The Wolf Moon is the name traditionally given to January’s full moon each year, so it happens once every January.

Next Wolf Moon date

  • The next Wolf Moon will occur on 3 January 2026.
  • It reaches exact fullness at 10:03 GMT (5:03 a.m. EST).

Why it’s called “Wolf Moon”

  • In many almanacs and folk traditions, January’s full moon is called the Wolf Moon because wolves were thought to howl more during midwinter.
  • The name is part of a wider set of popular full‑moon names like Snow Moon (February) and Worm Moon (March).

How to view the Wolf Moon

  • The moon will look essentially full for a couple of nights around 3 January, especially from about 1–4 January, so casual skywatching on those dates still works well.
  • For best viewing, go outside around local moonrise on 3 January and look toward the eastern horizon, away from city lights if possible.

TL;DR: The Wolf Moon is the January full moon; the upcoming one is on 3 January 2026 (10:03 GMT / 5:03 a.m. EST).

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