Wolf Moon to light up UK skies tonight - all full moons and stargazing events in 2025
The first full moon of 2025, known as the Wolf Moon, will light up the skies tonight in spectacular fashion.
Set to appear at around 10.28pm GMT on Monday, January 13 and be most visible at moonrise, the Wolf Moon will glow orange, yellow, and pink, creating a beautiful display against the cold winter sky. Also called the Old Moon or Ice Moon, the event will grace the constellation of Gemini, offering a stunning view for moon lovers and stargazers.
But if you happen to miss this astronomical event, here's what you need to know about the next full moon, and other upcoming celestial happenings.
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When is the next full moon of 2025?
This year's next full moon will take place on February 12, and is known as a Snow Moon.
The second full moon of the year gets its snowy title as it occurs in the winter months. Some North American tribes name this moon the Hungry Moon due to the scarce food sources and hard hunting conditions during mid-winter.
How many full moons will there be in 2025?
This year will see 12 full moons, including the Worm Moon (March), Strawberry Moon (June) and the Cold Moon (December). If you're curious about 2025's moon cycles, here is the complete list of this year's Full Moons:
Full Moon dates 2025:
13th January – 15:17 UTC
12th February – 17:07 UTC
14th March – 18:40 UTC
13th April – 21:08 UTC
12th May – 21:28 UTC
11th June – 22:46 UTC
10th July – 22:09 BST
9th August – 21:13 BST
7th September – 19: 42 BST
7th October – 18:20 BST
5th November – 15:55 UTC
4th December – 14:48 UTC
What are this year's most unmissable star-gazing events?
Skygazing website Starwalk have put together a calendar of all the biggest planetary events happening this year. Because each event's visibility varies depending on your location, you can check with the Sky Tonight app to find which events are happening near you.
Read on to discover 2025's biggest skygazing events.
Mars will be at its brightest, January 16
Just after the Wolf Moon, this Thursday will see Mars at its most visible and brightest. This event, known as Mars opposition, occurs only once every 780 days, making it a must-see.
But don't worry if you miss it this Thursday, as the planet will be brighter than usual for the few weeks surrounding the event.
Blood Moons on March 14 and September 7
During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth blocks the Sun’s direct light from reaching the Moon. When some of this sunlight is refracted by the Earth's atmosphere, it filters out blue light so that only red light reaches the Moon.
This gives the Moon a deep red hue, known as the "Blood Moon". September's Blood Moon will be the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022, lasting a whopping one hour and 22 minutes.
The Biggest Full Moon of the Year, November 5
A Supermoon is a full moon at or near the closest point in its orbit around the Earth, making it appear bigger than usual. This will appear 7.9 per cent larger and 16 per cent brighter than an average full moon.
Geminid Meteor Shower’s Peak, December 14
If you're more into meteor showers than moongazing, the most significant meteor shower of 2025 will round off this year of astronomical events. The Geminids will peak on December 14, producing up to 150 meteors per hour.
If you miss the Wolf Moon tonight or tomorrow, don't forget to add these upcoming events to your stargazing calendar.
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