Date
Friday, January 22, 2027
Full Moon January 2027
The Full Moon in January 2027 occurs on Friday, January 22, 2027 at 13:17 CET and is in the sign of Leo ♌. It is the largest full moon of the year — Supermoon at perigee.
Full Moon January 2027 — All Details
Time
13:17 CET
Moon Name
Wolf Moon
Zodiac Sign
Leo ♌
Next New Moon
February 6, 2027
Full Moon January 2027: Highlights and Observation
What makes this Full Moon special
This Full Moon is a supermoon: at the moment of the phase on January 22, 2027, the Moon is only about 358,000 km from Earth, well below the mean distance of 384,400 km. By the 90 percent rule (distance within the closest 10 percent of its orbit, perigee of this orbit about 357,000 km) it qualifies as a supermoon. In 2027 it is the 1st closest of 12 Full Moons; it is about 1,000 km farther away than the Full Moon of December (357,000 km) and about 6,000 km closer than the one of February (363,000 km).
Observing from London
In London the Moon rises on January 22 at 16:31 GMT and sets the following morning at 08:37; the Sun sets at 16:31 and rises the next morning at 07:52. The Full Moon is therefore above the horizon all night long. Other locations in the UK differ by a few minutes.
Observing Full Moon January 2027
Best Timing
Shortly after moonrise, the full moon is close to the horizon — ideal for photos with a foreground. City skylines, trees, or bodies of water yield impressive compositions. The live view shows the exact moonrise for your location.
Photography Tip
Short exposure (1/250s–1/500s), low ISO (100–400), telephoto range. Smartphone: tap the moon manually, slide exposure control down. Use a tripod for sharpness at long focal lengths.
The Wolf Moon: Name & Folklore
The January full moon is the Wolf Moon: wolves were heard most clearly in the cold midwinter nights. European tradition also calls it the Ice Moon.
Tip for January 2027
The midwinter full moon rides its highest path of the year — cold, clear nights show it at maximum contrast. Keep your lens cold to avoid fogging.
Special Note
Supermoon — the closest and largest full moon of the year 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions about Full Moon January 2027
When is the Full Moon in January 2027?
Friday, January 22, 2027, at exactly 13:17 CET. The exact local moonrise is shown in the live view on the homepage.
In which zodiac sign is the Full Moon of January 2027?
The Full Moon is in the sign of Leo ♌.
When is the next New Moon after the Full Moon of January 2027?
The next New Moon after the Full Moon in January is on February 6, 2027.
Why is the January full moon called “Wolf Moon”?
The January full moon is the Wolf Moon: wolves were heard most clearly in the cold midwinter nights. European tradition also calls it the Ice Moon.
Is the Full Moon of January 2027 a supermoon?
This Full Moon is a supermoon: at the moment of the phase on January 22, 2027, the Moon is only about 358,000 km from Earth, well below the mean distance of 384,400 km. By the 90 percent rule (distance within the closest 10 percent of its orbit, perigee of this orbit about 357,000 km) it qualifies as a supermoon. In 2027 it is the 1st closest of 12 Full Moons; it is about 1,000 km farther away than the Full Moon of December (357,000 km) and about 6,000 km closer than the one of February (363,000 km).