Wolf Moon 2024. It's also called the moon after yule, ice moon and old moon. The january moon, known as the wolf moon, was named after the howling wolves heard during this time of year.
January’s full wolf moon reaches peak illumination on thursday, january 25, 2024, at 12:54 p.m. The moon, known as the wolf moon, will hit peak illumination during the day, but the moon will be below the horizon.