If you are fortunate to live in the occultation zone and the weather cooperates, this upcoming event is one that really should not be missed.

Everything you need to know about the full “Wolf Moon,” including exactly when, where and how to see it at its best from where you are, including an occultation of Mars.

The first full moon of 2025 will rise on Monday, and it's hungry like the wolf. January's full moon, commonly known as the Wolf Moon, is named after wolves heard howling amid the cold of winter, according to NASA. However, there is no evidence the moon phase plays a role in wolf calls.

In the Northern Hemisphere, we’re in the dead of winter and most people are spending their evenings inside where it’s warm. You might want to bundle up and head outside soon, though, to get a look at January’s Wolf Moon and the occultation of Mars.

January's full Wolf Moon will make Mars vanish. It's only temporary, but you can watch it happen.

On January 13, stargazers will be treated to a spectacular celestial event as the Wolf Moon—the first full moon of the year—passes directly in front of Mars. This will create a rare occultation that will capture the attention of astronomy enthusiasts across various regions.

Wolf Moon will occult Mars on January 13, offering a celestial spectacle filled with folklore and astronomical intrigue.

January's full Wolf Moon will make Mars vanish, but it's only temporary. Watch for the red planet's disappearing act from the contiguous US.

Look for the January full moon to rise from the eastern horizon around sunset, according to NASA. By midnight, the wolf moon should glow bright and round overhead before disappearing at sunrise into the western horizon.

On Monday evening, the moon and Mars will appear very close together before the moon appears to pass in front of the Red Planet. The occultation takes place over a couple of hours, according to NASA.