Full Wolf Moon on January 28th
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203452)
Nashville, Tennessee
January 27, 2021 3:16pm CST
Late yesterday before sunset I could see what looked like a full moon. After researching today I read that tomorrow night (January 28th) we will have what is called a Wolf Moon.
Reading from the Farmer's Almanac this is what I learned about this moon...
..."It is thought that January’s full Moon came to be known as the Wolf Moon because wolves were more often heard howling at this time. It was traditionally believed that wolves howled due to hunger during winter, but we know today that wolves howl for other reasons. Howling and other wolf vocalizations are generally used to define territory, locate pack members, reinforce social bonds, and coordinate hunting."
Kind of interesting to read about the moon phases. I think so anyway. For all of you moon lovers, this one's for you.
Photo courtesy of The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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@kaylachan (57697)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Jan 21
That's kind of cool, actually.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
28 Jan 21
That's an interesting fact Carol. It's the 28th here and nighttime will come in less than 4 hours. I really do wish to see the moon tonight but I think I won't be able to coz it's raining hard here. Hope the sky clears up tonight though. will check the moon later.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
29 Jan 21
@CarolDM It's the eve of the 29th here and still raining. No moon again.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jan 21
@toniganzon Sorry about that!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
28 Jan 21
i snapped a pic 'f the moon this eve, whilst the sun 'twas still out :) thanks much fer the info 'n the link. i've printed the chart out'n 've such hangin' there'n the fridge.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
28 Jan 21
@CarolDM kinda orange? one day i need to put all the moon pics together 'n compare 'em i reckon? lookin' 't 'em individually, by date taken 'n not side-by-side, such looks the same, lol.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Jan 21
@crazyhorseladycx Wow that is stunning. Excellent photography.
@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
28 Jan 21
my favorite comedy when I was little Abbot and Costello meet the wolfman!!!! we are supposed to have overcast skies but hopefully i can get a shot!
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@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
28 Jan 21
@CarolDM we had that yesterday - yuck! so based on weather flow, we get it tomorrow as well
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
27 Jan 21
I love that photo and thank you for the info you shared here. I would freeze up if ever I heard a wolf while out in the wild.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
27 Jan 21
@CarolDM A youtuber that I sometimes follow was very close to one once. He was scared out of his mind and I can't say that I blame him. They are beautiful, majestic creatures.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Jan 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum They are beautiful from a distance. They have my respect.
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@MarshaMusselman (38659)
• Midland, Michigan
28 Jan 21
I like seeing the full moon and other passes but I've never considered looking them up before.
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@MarshaMusselman (38659)
• Midland, Michigan
30 Jan 21
@CarolDM I look certain things up I just wouldn't have thought the moon had a specific name this time of year.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82010)
• Rupert, Idaho
28 Jan 21
It's nice to see a full moon...and that is very interesting to learn about! I love that photo too
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82010)
• Rupert, Idaho
29 Jan 21
@CarolDM It is a very nice thing to see
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@snowy22315 (170003)
• United States
28 Jan 21
That's neat, I never heard of anything like that before.
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@RebeccasFarm (86769)
• United States
28 Jan 21
I saw the full moon out this morning early
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@Namelesss (3368)
• United States
28 Jan 21
I read a book a little back, it was about wolves written by a Native Tribal woman (can't remember her name).
Although the book was written as fiction it contained a lot of facts.
I never knew what a Wolf Moon was but it makes sense after having read that book. In the coldest part of winter the wolves often divide territory for hunting purposes and they have to travel much farther apart than normal. So a little extra howling would definitely make sense as a full moon is much easier to hunt by.
@LindaOHio (156276)
• United States
28 Jan 21
Thank you for that interesting information. The moon will probably be covered by clouds tonight
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