This week theres something special going on in the night sky.

So whats actually in store, and what does a wolf moon really mean?

Heres what you should probably know about January 2023s wolf moon.

wolf moon illustration

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What is a wolf moon?

(See: thestrawberry moon, theblood moon.)

The names stem from native tribes all across the world.

Other names for the January full moon include stay-home moon and quiet moon.

When is the wolf moon in the US?

It is set to reach peak brightness around 6:09 p.m. ## What is the wolf moons spiritual meaning?

As explained, the wolf moon is named after the wolves that would howl during winter nights.

Wolves howl to communicate with their pack and to protect their territory.

It is thought that a wolf moon offers us greater opportunity for deep self-reflection.

Learn more about the full moonand how to use it best for manifestationwith ourmoon phases guide.

This post was originally published onGlamour UK.