Full moon January 2027, the Wolf MoonJanuary 22
12:17 UTCYour time: Friday, January 22, 12:17 UTC357,635km away33.4′disc size+7.5%vs 2027 average1/12of the year
- New moonJan 7 · 20:25
- First quarterJan 15 · 20:35
- Full moonJan 22 · 12:17
- Last quarterJan 29 · 10:56
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The Wolf Moon of January 22, 2027 is the closest full moon of the year: a supermoon just 357,635 kilometers from Earth, so it looks a little larger and brighter than usual. Astrologically, it falls in Leo. The Wolf Moon is exactly full at 12:17 UTC on Friday, January 22, 2027.
What time is the full moon in January 2027?
A full moon is one instant for the whole planet: the moment the Moon stands exactly opposite the Sun. The clock time depends on your time zone, and this month the US, the UK, India and Australia share the same date.
| Where | Local date and time |
|---|---|
| UTC (world reference) | Fri, Jan 22 · 12:17 UTC |
| Hawaii | Fri, Jan 22 · 02:17 HST |
| Los Angeles, Seattle | Fri, Jan 22 · 04:17 PST |
| Denver, Salt Lake City | Fri, Jan 22 · 05:17 MST |
| Chicago, Winnipeg | Fri, Jan 22 · 06:17 CST |
| New York, Toronto | Fri, Jan 22 · 07:17 EST |
| London, Dublin | Fri, Jan 22 · 12:17 GMT |
| Lagos | Fri, Jan 22 · 13:17 WAT |
| Johannesburg, Cape Town | Fri, Jan 22 · 14:17 SAST |
| New Delhi, Mumbai | Fri, Jan 22 · 17:47 IST |
| Singapore, Manila, Perth | Fri, Jan 22 · 20:17 UTC+8 |
| Sydney, Melbourne | Fri, Jan 22 · 23:17 AEDT |
| Auckland, Wellington | Sat, Jan 23 · 01:17 NZDT |
Your time zone (detected in your browser): Friday, January 22, 12:17 UTC. Highlighted dates fall on a different calendar day than in UTC.
When does the Wolf Moon rise?
On the night of a full moon the Moon rises in the east around sunset and sets in the west around sunrise. The table shows the evening to watch in each city, in local time. In Honolulu it climbs to 90° above the horizon, in Auckland only 31°.
| City | Evening | Sunset | Moonrise | Highest | Altitude | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | Thu, Jan 21 | 18:14 | 17:46 | 00:40 | 90° | 07:29 |
| Los Angeles | Fri, Jan 22 | 17:13 | 17:47 | 00:54 | 72° | 07:50 |
| Denver | Fri, Jan 22 | 17:07 | 17:38 | 00:59 | 67° | 08:06 |
| Chicago | Fri, Jan 22 | 16:52 | 17:19 | 00:47 | 65° | 07:59 |
| New York | Fri, Jan 22 | 17:01 | 17:24 | 00:50 | 66° | 08:01 |
| Toronto | Fri, Jan 22 | 17:15 | 17:39 | 01:12 | 63° | 08:30 |
| London | Fri, Jan 22 | 16:31 | 16:33 | 00:43 | 57° | 08:29 |
| Lagos | Fri, Jan 22 | 18:52 | 19:04 | 01:28 | 78° | 07:50 |
| Johannesburg | Fri, Jan 22 | 19:03 | 19:15 | 00:45 | 44° | 06:21 |
| New Delhi | Fri, Jan 22 | 17:51 | 17:46 | 00:51 | 81° | 07:48 |
| Singapore | Fri, Jan 22 | 19:17 | 19:13 | 01:30 | 71° | 07:46 |
| Manila | Fri, Jan 22 | 17:49 | 17:39 | 00:18 | 84° | 06:54 |
| Sydney | Fri, Jan 22 | 20:06 | 20:03 | 01:12 | 34° | 06:28 |
| Auckland | Fri, Jan 22 | 20:39 | 20:34 | 01:34 | 31° | 06:42 |
In the sky
What you’ll see.
No full moon in 2027 comes closer to Earth than this one, which makes it a supermoon by every common definition. A supermoon can look about 14 percent larger and up to 30 percent brighter than a full moon at its farthest point, although the difference is hard to judge by eye without a side-by-side comparison. In the northern hemisphere a winter full moon rides high: it rises in the northeast around sunset and stands high in the southern sky around midnight. The best moment is just after moonrise, when atmospheric scattering tints it orange and the moon illusion makes it seem huge against trees and rooftops. South of the equator it stays lower, crossing the northern sky on a short summer night.
Supermoon. At 357,635 km this full moon is within 90% of perigee for its orbit (threshold 362,163 km). Which full moons of 2027 count as supermoons.
How big and how bright?
The Wolf Moon is 357,635 km from Earth. Its disc measures 33.4 arcminutes against a 2027 average of 31.1, which is 7.5% larger than average. The eye barely notices; a photo with the same lens does.
| Full moon | Distance | Disc | vs average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Moon | 357,635 km | 33.4′ | +7.5% |
| Snow Moon | 363,296 km | 32.9′ | +5.8% |
| Worm Moon | 372,518 km | 32.1′ | +3.2% |
| Pink Moon | 383,421 km | 31.1′ | +0.2% |
| Flower Moon | 393,893 km | 30.3′ | −2.4% |
| Strawberry Moon | 401,943 km | 29.7′ | −4.4% |
| Buck Moon | 405,968 km | 29.4′ | −5.4% |
| Sturgeon Moon | 405,069 km | 29.5′ | −5.1% |
| Harvest Moon | 399,341 km | 29.9′ | −3.8% |
| Hunter’s Moon | 389,926 km | 30.6′ | −1.4% |
| Beaver Moon | 378,754 km | 31.5′ | +1.5% |
| Cold Moon | 368,131 km | 32.5′ | +4.4% |
The nights around it
- Tue, Jan 1986.9%
- Wed, Jan 2093.9%
- Thu, Jan 2198.4%
- Fri, Jan 22 (full)100%
- Sat, Jan 2398.5%
- Sun, Jan 2494.2%
- Mon, Jan 2587.6%
Illuminated share of the disc at the same UTC time each day.
The name
Why it’s called the Wolf Moon.
The name Wolf Moon comes from the traditional full moon names popularized by the Old Farmer’s Almanac, which draw on a mix of Native American, Colonial American and European sources. It belongs to the depth of northern winter, when wolves were said in folklore to howl through the cold, hungry weeks after the new year. Other names for this moon include Ice Moon, Old Moon and the old European Moon After Yule. Keep in mind that these names follow the northern hemisphere’s seasons. In Sydney or Cape Town, a January full moon rises over midsummer, not snow.
Other names: Ice Moon, Old Moon, Moon After Yule.
Southern hemisphere
In Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
In Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and South America, the January full moon arrives in the middle of summer. Seasonally it matches the northern hemisphere’s Buck Moon of July more than any wolf or snow imagery. Because a full moon sits opposite the sun, a summer full moon rides low: from Sydney, Auckland, Cape Town or Buenos Aires it arcs across the northern sky well below its winter height. Warm evenings make it easy to watch, and the supermoon is just as close for everyone on Earth.
Astrology
Full moon in Leo: what it means.
In astrology, the full moon in Leo sits opposite the sun in Aquarius, and the two signs pull in different directions. Leo is traditionally linked with the heart, creativity, play and the wish to be seen for who you are. Aquarius stands for the group, shared ideals and a cooler, more detached point of view. This full moon is often read as a moment to balance the two: take real credit for what you have made, without losing sight of the people and causes around you. Since a full moon marks the peak of the lunar cycle, astrologers treat it as a time to notice what has grown in recent months.
Rituals
Three rituals for the Wolf Moon.
- Write down what you are proud of List three things from the past year that you made, fixed or finished and are genuinely proud of. Read the list out loud, even if nobody else is listening. In astrology Leo is about recognition, and that can start with your own.
- Take a moonrise walk Look up when the moon rises where you live and head out a little before, somewhere with an open view to the east. Watch the supermoon clear the horizon for at least ten minutes, dressed for whatever season your hemisphere is in.
- Show someone something you made Pick one creative thing you have kept to yourself, such as a photo, a song or a page of writing, and share it with one person you trust. Then ask to see something of theirs, so the moment works both ways.
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FAQ
The January 2027 full moon, answered.
What time is the full moon in January 2027?
The Wolf Moon is exactly full at 12:17 UTC on Friday, January 22, 2027. That is 07:17 EST in New York (January 22), 12:17 GMT in London (January 22), 17:47 IST in India (January 22) and 23:17 AEDT in Sydney (January 22).
Which night should I look at the Wolf Moon?
The evening of January 22 is the night of the full moon in the US, the UK, India and Australia. The moon also looks full on the evening before and after, rising in the east around sunset.
What date is the Wolf Moon in 2027?
The Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2027, falls on Friday, January 22, 2027 in the United States, the UK, India and Australia. The moon also looks full to the eye on the evenings just before and after, so the nights around January 22 all work well for watching this supermoon rise.
Is the January 2027 full moon a supermoon?
Yes. The Wolf Moon of January 2027 is the closest full moon of the year, about 357,635 kilometers (roughly 222,200 miles) from Earth. That makes it a supermoon under every common definition. It can appear about 14 percent larger and up to 30 percent brighter than a full moon at its farthest, though without a side-by-side comparison the difference is hard to see.
What zodiac sign is the January 2027 full moon in?
The Wolf Moon of January 2027 is in the sign of Leo, with the sun opposite in Aquarius. In astrology this pairing is read as a tension between personal expression and the needs of the group. Common themes for this full moon are creativity, confidence, generosity and giving yourself credit for what you have built.