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The Wolf Moon
The Wolf Moon is named, in the North American almanac tradition, for wolves heard howling in the deep of winter. Old English and Anglo-Saxon calendars called January Wulf-monath too. The next one is on 22 January 2027 at 12:17 GMT UK time.
Dates and UK times
Calculated with astronomy-engine. Moonrise is for London on the day of the full moon.
| Name | Date | Exact full moon | Moonrise (London) | Supermoon? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Moon | 3 January 2026 | 10:03 GMT | 15:47 | No |
| Wolf Moon | 22 January 2027 | 12:17 GMT | 16:33 | Yes |
| Wolf Moon | 12 January 2028 | 04:03 GMT | 16:49 | No |
Other names
It is also known as the Old Moon, the Ice Moon. Most popular moon names today come from the North American Farmer's Almanac, which collected names from Native American, colonial and European sources. Old English and Celtic month names are a different tradition, and few authentic British moon names survive.
Ways to mark it
- Step outside at moonrise and watch it clear the horizon, when it looks largest.
- Write down what has grown since the last new moon, and what you are ready to let go of.
- Set crystals on a windowsill overnight, the traditional way to cleanse them (bring in soft or water-sensitive stones if it is damp).
- Light a white or silver candle and sit quietly for ten minutes.
Photographing the full moon
Shoot at moonrise, when there is still some light in the sky and the moon sits near buildings or trees for scale. On a phone, tap the moon and drag the exposure down until surface detail shows.
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Questions answered
When is the next Wolf Moon?
22 January 2027 at 12:17 GMT UK time.
Why is it called the Wolf Moon?
It is named, in the North American almanac tradition, for wolves heard howling in the deep of winter. Old English and Anglo-Saxon calendars called January Wulf-monath too.
What ritual can I do for the Wolf Moon on 3 January 2026?
For the Wolf Moon on 3 January 2026 (exact full moon 10:03 GMT), a simple ritual is to tidy a small space, light a candle, write down what you are ready to release and what you are grateful for, then rest your crystals in the moonlight overnight. Full moons are traditionally times of completion and letting go.
What ritual can I do for the Wolf Moon on 22 January 2027?
For the Wolf Moon on 22 January 2027 (exact full moon 12:17 GMT), a simple ritual is to tidy a small space, light a candle, write down what you are ready to release and what you are grateful for, then rest your crystals in the moonlight overnight. Full moons are traditionally times of completion and letting go.
What ritual can I do for the Wolf Moon on 12 January 2028?
For the Wolf Moon on 12 January 2028 (exact full moon 04:03 GMT), a simple ritual is to tidy a small space, light a candle, write down what you are ready to release and what you are grateful for, then rest your crystals in the moonlight overnight. Full moons are traditionally times of completion and letting go.
What crystals are best for the The Wolf Moon?
Moonstone, selenite and clear quartz are the classic full moon crystals, and they suit the The Wolf Moon too. Many people also leave their whole collection out to charge overnight. Keep water-sensitive stones such as selenite indoors on a windowsill rather than outside in the dew.
Key facts (summary)
- The Wolf Moon is named, in the North American almanac tradition, for wolves heard howling in the deep of winter.
- 22 January 2027 at 12:17 GMT UK time.
- It is named, in the North American almanac tradition, for wolves heard howling in the deep of winter.
- For the Wolf Moon on 3 January 2026 (exact full moon 10:03 GMT), a simple ritual is to tidy a small space, light a candle, write down what you are ready to release and what you are grateful for, then rest your crystals in the moonlight overnight.
- For the Wolf Moon on 22 January 2027 (exact full moon 12:17 GMT), a simple ritual is to tidy a small space, light a candle, write down what you are ready to release and what you are grateful for, then rest your crystals in the moonlight overnight.
- For the Wolf Moon on 12 January 2028 (exact full moon 04:03 GMT), a simple ritual is to tidy a small space, light a candle, write down what you are ready to release and what you are grateful for, then rest your crystals in the moonlight overnight.
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