The first moon of 2022 is the 'wolf moon'

The first full moon of 2022 rises on the evening of January 17. According to NASA, the "Wolf Moon," as Farmer's Almanac calls it, will appear fully to the naked eye for three days from Sunday night (January 16) to Wednesday morning (January 19).

According to the West, the first moon of 2022 is the "wolf moon".

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, this is the last moon of 2021, while Europe calls this the first moon of 2022. The next new moon on February 1 will mark the beginning of the year. 2022 according to the Chinese calculation.

The moon this time also marks the last day of the Shakambari Navratri festival in the Hindu calendar, which celebrates the goddess Shakambari, who represents nurture. Meanwhile, for ethnic Tamil Hindus, the full moon marks the day of Thaipusam, the celebration of the Hindu god of war defeating the demon Soorapadman.

This full moon also comes close to the top of the moon, the point where it is furthest from Earth in its elliptical orbit.

On full moonrise, twilight will end at 6:14pm and set the stage for a dramatic full moon half an hour later. The bright star Pollux, part of the constellation Gemini, will be visible near the full moon.

North American skywatchers will also be able to see Jupiter above the southwestern horizon, and they may get a glimpse of Saturn, where the moon will almost pass over the horizon to the right of Jupiter. for about 15 minutes when sunset ends.