On the night of Jan. 13, the full moon will appear to pass in front of Mars, resulting in an occultation visible from the United States, much of southern and eastern Canada, and West Africa.

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.

The full moon will light up our recent snow cover, making for some bright nights. We've got NASA tips on what else to look for in the sky this weekend.