The first full moon of 2025 will pass in front of Mars, creating an event that will be visible from the continental United States, Mexico, Canada and western Africa.
The full moon of January, called the Wolf Moon, will occur at 5:22 p.m. EST (2227 UTC) on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory. From New York City, moonrise is at 4:28 p.m. on Jan. 13. Sunset is at 4:51 p.m., so the moon will be visible for a short period during the day. According to the Astronomical League, the occultation of Mars will start at 9:21 p.m. local time, and Mars will emerge from behind the moon at 10:37 p.m.
