2024-01-19 17:46:33
The first month of 2024 brings with it surprising astronomical phenomena, leaving millions of people around the world amazed.
Therefore, each full Moon that occurs in the year has its distinctive name, assigned by ancient cultures.
In the case of the one that will be observed at the end of January, it is called the “Wolf Moon”, but when will it be seen? Here we tell you.
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According to National Geographic, on January 25 you can observe the Wolf Moon, which will be completely illuminated.
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This occurs when the Moon is in the opposite position to the Sun from the Earth’s perspective, completely illuminating its visible side.
During the full moon, the lunar disk appears completely round and bright, clearly revealing its craters, seas and surface features.
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What is the meaning of the Wolf Moon?
Throughout history, the full Moon was associated with a phenomenon that occurred during the first month of the year in the northern hemisphere. There, in the midst of winter and when the cold intensified, the wolves went out to hunt.
It is believed that it was the Amerindian tribes of North America – who are strongly connected with nature and cosmic events – who called the Wolf Moon the date on which these animals gathered in herds and howled loudly, near the villages. native.
“There is always some doubt surrounding the popular historical names for full moons, but I understand that the generally accepted explanation for Wolf Moon is that it represents the howling of wolves due to lack of food in the middle of winter,” says Bill Leatherbarrow, director of British Astronomical Association.
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