The first full moon of the year is known as the "wolf moon" since wolves’ howls were more likely to be heard during winter. January's full moon was traditionally called the Wolf Moon because wolves were more likely to be heard howling around that time, according to the Farmers Almanac.

On the night of Jan. 13, the full moon will appear to pass in front of Mars, resulting in an occultation visible from the United States, much of southern and eastern Canada, and West Africa.

Look for the January full moon to rise from the eastern horizon around sunset, according to NASA. By midnight, the wolf moon should glow bright and round overhead before disappearing at sunrise into the western horizon.