2025's first full moon will be the last of four consecutive supermoons, according to NASA. But it's a pretty eventful lunar phase. Monday's full moon has a lot going on, which would make anyone want to howl with delight, especially since this month's moon is known as the "wolf" moon.

On Monday night you may have a chance to witness the moon obscuring the Red Planet at its brightest, as well as a comet’s closest approach to the sun.

Prepare to howl with delight at the first full moon of January 2025, the wolf moon, one of several wonders in the night sky this month.

Here's everything to know about tonight's full wolf moon, including more on its nickname and when best to see it.

The moon performed a cosmic ballet with Mars this week. On Monday evening (Jan. 13), the Full Wolf Moon passed in front of Mars in what's known as a lunar occultation, during which another celestial object appears to disappear behind the moon from our vantage point on Earth.

The highlight of the week is coming tonight in the night sky - the lunar occultation of Mars. First off, at 5:27 p.m. the moon will be officially full. The full January moon is known as the "Wolf" moon.

For those outside the Eastern Time Zone, the timing will vary slightly, but the Wolf Moon will dominate the night skies across the country. How Long Do Full Moons Last? A full moo

"Mars' time and position of reappearance is difficult to judge since the planet lies concealed behind the moon beforehand," the league said. Why is it called the Wolf Moon? The mo