The Full Wolf Moon: January's Moon Guide

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Here are highlights of the January 2013 Moon! The Almanac's monthly Moon guide keeps you informed about full Moon names, Moon phase dates, and Best Days by the Moon.

Full Moon Names

January is the month of the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages. It is also known as the Old Moon. To some Native American tribes, this was the Snow Moon, but most applied that name to the next full Moon, in February.

See all Full Moon names and their meaning.

Moon Phase Dates 2013

All dates and times are ET. See the Moon Phase Calendar for your city/state.

	Last Quarter: January 4, 10:58 P.M.
	New Moon: January 11, 2:44 P.M.
	First Quarter: January 18, 6:45 P.M.
	Full Moon: January 26, 11:39 P.M.

For your next full Moon, see our Full Moon Dates chart.

Full Moon Video

Each month, we will explain the traditional names of the full Moon along with some fascinating Moon facts. In this video, learn about January's Full Wolf Moon. Click below to watch video.

Best Days in January 2013

Below are the best days for activities, based on the Moon's sign and phase in January.

For Planting:

• Aboveground crops: 14, 15, 24, 25
• Belowground crops: 6, 7, 29

For Setting Eggs:

• 3, 4, 21, 22, 30, 31

For Fishing:

• 11–26

See Best Days for more activities.

January 2013 Moon Facts and Folklore:

The month’s premier conjunction is the strikingly close meeting of the Moon and Jupiter on the 21st.

A bright first Moon promises rain and a bountiful harvest; a red-tinted Moon means a dry year.