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.

The first full moon of 2025 will rise on Monday, and it's hungry like the wolf. January's full moon, commonly known as the Wolf Moon, is named after wolves heard howling amid the cold of winter, according to NASA.

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.

In the Northern Hemisphere, we’re in the dead of winter and most people are spending their evenings inside where it’s warm. You might want to bundle up and head outside soon, though, to get a look at January’s Wolf Moon and the occultation of Mars.

January's full Wolf Moon will make Mars vanish. It's only temporary, but you can watch it happen.

Wolf Moon will occult Mars on January 13, offering a celestial spectacle filled with folklore and astronomical intrigue.

On January 13, stargazers will be treated to a spectacular celestial event as the Wolf Moon—the first full moon of the year—passes directly in front of Mars. This will create a rare occultation that will capture the attention of astronomy enthusiasts across various regions.

January's full Wolf Moon will make Mars disappear, but it's only temporary. Watch for the red planet's vanishing act from the contiguous US this month.

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.

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.