The first full moon of the year rises Monday night. It is known as the wolf moon, named for the howling wolves heard in winter. Here’s everything you need to know about the January full moon. The moon ...
Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.
In terms of visibility, the full moon is easy to spot. It is, after all, the brightest object in the night sky. The only caveat would be on overcast nights, where clouds obscure the view of the moon.