The Old Farmer's Almanac says the moon got the nickname because wolves were likely heard howling in mid-winter. Wolf experts say the pack may be howling during full moons for other reasons.

January's full moon is known as the "Wolf Moon." According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the moon gets its name from the belief that wolves howled more frequently during this time of the year.

The first full moon of the new year, January's Wolf Moon, rises on Friday (Jan. 6). At the same time, the moon will be on the far side of Earth and close to its furthest from the Earth ...

So while there may not be any meaningful real-world connection between wolves and the Moon, the wolf howl is still an ...

The first full moon of the year is about to rise over the skies. Get ready to "howl" at the "wolf" moon, a celestial event so named for the idea that in the dark, cold months of winter ...

Three of the largest celestial objects in our night sky will be on full view later this week, and thanks to some perfect timing and alignment in the night sky, up to five planets will be visible ...

MICHELLE MANCINI: They don't necessarily howl under the full moon. There's not a mystical element behind it. MARTIN: That's Michelle Mancini with the Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania. And she says ...

The first full moon of the year is about to rise over the skies. Get ready to "howl" at the "wolf" moon, a celestial event so named for the idea that in the dark, cold months of winter ...