Everything you need to know about the full “Wolf Moon,” including exactly when, where and how to see it at its best from where you are, including an occultation of Mars.

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.