Wolf Moon 2027 in January, the next Full Wolf Moon
The Wolf Moon 2027 is on Friday, January 22. It will be next Full Wolf Moon and the first full moon of 2027.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the Full Wolf Moon of 2027? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2027’s Wolf Moon in January
The January Wolf Moon is on Friday, January 22nd. The Wolf Moon will be the first full moon of the year.
The January 22 Wolf Moon is the second full moon of Winter as the second to occur after the 2026 Winter Solstice. Depending on the December Cold Moon in the previous year, the January Wolf Moon is either the first or second full moon of Winter.
When is the Full Wolf Moon in 2027?
The peak of the Full Wolf Moon is 7:17 AM EST on January 22nd. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The January 22 Wolf Moon will be the full moon in Leo.
Related: Learn more about the Wolf Moon in 2026.
Names for the January Full Moon
The January full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Wolf Moon, named for wolves howling at the moon.
It’s also been referred to as the Ice Moon, Old Moon, Moon After Yule, and Snow Moon. Sometimes full moon names overlap, and the Snow Moon name is commonly used to refer to the February full moon.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Wolf Moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the Wolf Moon in 2027. The Snow Moon and Sturgeon Moon will each have a a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse,
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
Yes, the Wolf Moon will the first and closest of the two supermoons in 2027. The other 2027 super full moon will be during the Snow Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Moon Phases for the Wolf Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the January Wolf Moon, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start and end in January.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Wolf Moon 2027 | Thu, January 7, 3:24 p.m. EST | Winter |
| First Quarter | Fri, January 15, 3:34 p.m. EST | Winter |
| Full Wolf Moon 2027 | Fri, January 22, 7:17 a.m. EST | Winter |
| Last Quarter | Fri, January 29, 5:55 a.m. EST | Winter |
The other full moons next year in 2027
The Wolf Moon is one of the twelve full moons next year. The others are
- Snow Moon 2027 is in February
- Worm Moon 2027 is in March
- Pink Moon 2027 is in April
- Flower Moon 2027 is in May
- Strawberry Moon 2027 is in June
- Buck Moon 2027 is in July
- Sturgeon Moon 2027 is in August
- Harvest Moon 2027 is in September
- Hunter’s Moon 2027 is in October
- Beaver Moon 2027 is in November
- Cold Moon 2027 is in December
Sources
The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.