Indonesia to Welcome Wolf Moon Rises Tonight

Jakarta – The full moon will reach peak illumination at 12:54 a.m. ET on Thursday, according to a report by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 

If converted to the Indonesian time zone, it will occur in the early morning of Friday, January 26, 2024. No special equipment is needed to see the Full Moon. NASA says that all you need to do is go outside and look at the sky. 

"Make sure you are ready for the cold weather and take advantage of these early sunsets to enjoy and share the wonders of the night sky," NASA stated in its skywatching guide for the month. 

Full moon names are based on seasons, historical crops and the behavior of animals. It's believed that the Wolf Moon moniker for this month's full moon came about because wolves were often heard howling in January, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. 

January's full moon is also known as the Center Moon because it roughly marks the middle of the cold season. Other traditional names for January's full moon include Cold Moon, Frost Exploding Moon, Freeze Up Moon, Severe Moon and Hard Moon.

Next month's full moon, dubbed the Snow Moon, will reach peak illumination on Feb. 24. It's followed by the Worm Moon, which will peak on March 25.