The full moon, also known as the “Wolf Moon,” rises behind the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, USA, on January 18, 2022. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
new york – The first full moon of the year, known as the Wolf Moon, will reach its peak visibility on Monday, FOX Weather reports.
NASA He said the moon will appear full for about three days this time of year, from Sunday evening (possibly late Sunday morning) to Wednesday morning.
When can you see the Wolf Moon?
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The first full moon of the year will rise in the east and peak at 5:27 PM ET.
According to FOX Weather, the best visibility in North America will be after sunset that Monday night.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac offers: Detailed moonrise time Tailored to specific zip codes across the United States. Just enter your postal code.
According to , the moon will rise at 100% brightness in New York City on Monday at 4:28 p.m. old farmer yearbook.
The moon also does not cross the meridian.
What is the origin of the name Wolf Moon?
Back story:
According to old farmer yearbookThis nickname comes from a time when Native Americans noticed hungry, howling wolves on the moon.
FILE – A photo of a gray wolf howling in the snow was taken at a wildlife park in Norway. (Photo by Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket, Getty Images)
Other notable names for the lunar body include Center Moon and Cold Moon. These are all reminders that the Northern Hemisphere is at the center of the Earth. winter.
How to see the Wolf Moon
How can I see the moon?:
You don’t need any special equipment to see the moon, but if you want to get a closer look, NASA If you have binoculars or a telescope, we recommend using them.
When is the next full moon?
A full moon is depicted. (Credit: NASA)
According to Old Farmer’s Yearbook, February’s full moon, known as the snow moon, will reach its peak brightness on Wednesday, February 12th at 8:53 a.m. ET.
source: This article uses information from FOX Weather, Old Farmer’s Almanac, and NASA.
