Who let the dogs out? January's full moon, also known as the wolf moon, is expected to rise over the skies this week.

January's full moon, dubbed the Wolf Moon, is set to peak on Monday, Jan. 13. January’s full moon will reach peak illumination on Monday, Jan. 13 at 5:27 p.m. EST, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

The first full moon of the year is set to rise after much of Tennessee will see some of the first snowfall of 2025. January's full moon, known as the wolf moon, comes after the Volunteer State and much of the South is expected to be blanketed in snow from a major winter storm pushing up from the Mexico/Texas border.

Dating back to the 1930s, the Maine Farmers' Almanac began publishing what it said were Native American names for each full moon and the names have stuck since. January's full moon is called the Wolf Moon due to the "packs of wolves heard howling outside the villages amid the cold and deep snows of winter," according to NASA.

For those outside the Eastern Time Zone, the timing will vary slightly, but the Wolf Moon will dominate the night skies across the country. How Long Do Full Moons Last? A full moo

Here's everything to know about tonight's full wolf moon, including more on its nickname and when best to see it.

Helen Willetts takes a look at what's going on in the night sky and the chances of seeing this month's Wolf Moon.