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25 January 2024

The Wolf Moon is being seen over Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 25, 2024. The term ''Wolf Moon'' is often used to refer to the full moon that occurs in January. Different cultures and traditions have various names for the full moons throughout the year, reflecting the characteristics of that particular month or the activities associated with it. The name ''Wolf Moon'' is thought to have Native American origins, attributed to the increased howling of wolves during the winter months. Wolves are known to howl more frequently in winter, possibly due to the mating season, leading to the January full moon being named the Wolf Moon because of the heightened wolf activity at this time. It is important to remember that different cultures and regions may have their own names for full moons, so the term ''wolf moon'' might not be recognized universally. Moreover, these names are more connected to folklore and tradition than to scientific significance.

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#10937558

25 January 2024

Two fishermen are fishing under the light of the Wolf Moon in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 25, 2024. The Wolf Moon is often used to refer to the full moon that occurs in January. Different cultures and traditions have various names for the full moons throughout the year, reflecting the characteristics of that particular month or the activities associated with it. The name ''Wolf Moon'' is believed to originate from Native American traditions, where wolves were heard howling more frequently during the winter months. Wolves are known to howl more often in winter, possibly due to the mating season, leading to the January full moon being named the Wolf Moon because of the increased wolf activity at this time. It is important to note that different cultures and regions may have their own names for full moons, so the term ''wolf moon'' may not be universally recognized everywhere. Additionally, these names are more rooted in folklore and tradition than in scientific significance.

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25 January 2024

Two fishermen are fishing under the light of the Wolf Moon in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 25, 2024. The Wolf Moon is often used to refer to the full moon that occurs in January. Different cultures and traditions have various names for the full moons throughout the year, reflecting the characteristics of that particular month or the activities associated with it. The name ''Wolf Moon'' is believed to originate from Native American traditions, where wolves were heard howling more frequently during the winter months. Wolves are known to howl more often in winter, possibly due to the mating season, leading to the January full moon being named the Wolf Moon because of the increased wolf activity at this time. It is important to note that different cultures and regions may have their own names for full moons, so the term ''wolf moon'' may not be universally recognized everywhere. Additionally, these names are more rooted in folklore and tradition than in scientific significance.

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25 January 2024

Two fishermen are fishing under the light of the Wolf Moon in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 25, 2024. The Wolf Moon is often used to refer to the full moon that occurs in January. Different cultures and traditions have various names for the full moons throughout the year, reflecting the characteristics of that particular month or the activities associated with it. The name ''Wolf Moon'' is believed to originate from Native American traditions, where wolves were heard howling more frequently during the winter months. Wolves are known to howl more often in winter, possibly due to the mating season, leading to the January full moon being named the Wolf Moon because of the increased wolf activity at this time. It is important to note that different cultures and regions may have their own names for full moons, so the term ''wolf moon'' may not be universally recognized everywhere. Additionally, these names are more rooted in folklore and tradition than in scientific significance.

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25 January 2024

Two fishermen are fishing under the light of the Wolf Moon in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 25, 2024. The Wolf Moon is often used to refer to the full moon that occurs in January. Different cultures and traditions have various names for the full moons throughout the year, reflecting the characteristics of that particular month or the activities associated with it. The name ''Wolf Moon'' is believed to originate from Native American traditions, where wolves were heard howling more frequently during the winter months. Wolves are known to howl more often in winter, possibly due to the mating season, leading to the January full moon being named the Wolf Moon because of the increased wolf activity at this time. It is important to note that different cultures and regions may have their own names for full moons, so the term ''wolf moon'' may not be universally recognized everywhere. Additionally, these names are more rooted in folklore and tradition than in scientific significance.

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