, one that's been named “wolf moon,” something that dates back to ancient cultures. We've all heard of strange goings-on during a full moon, where mischief, mood swings, and mystical occurrences seem to peak, from bizarre human behavior to unsettled dogs.
So, what's actually in store and what does a wolf moon really mean?Here's what you need to know about January 2023's wolf moon.Full moon names are often inspired by the seasons, weather, or animals that are active at the time, and these vary around the world. (See: the , the .) The names stem from native tribes all across the world.
The wolf moon is named after howling, hungry wolves that make themselves known near human settlements, usually around the month of January.
Medieval Europeans and a number of native American tribes have all settled on the name wolf moon for the January full moon, although it's unclear where the name first originated.
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