The first full moon of the year rises Monday night. It is known as the wolf moon, named for the howling wolves heard in winter. Here’s everything you need to know about the January full moon.

According to the outlet, the Wolf Moon is based on packs of wolves heard howling outside the villages during the cold, deep winter snows. The wolves also howled at night to locate other pack ...

Below are the names of the full moons, along with their meanings: January - Wolf Moon: Named for the howling of wolves during the winter months, it signifies hardship and survival. February - Snow ...