January 2026’s full wolf moon is the highest-hanging full moon of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. That’s because the moon mirrors the sun’s path across the sky — and a full moon is, by definition, opposite the sun. Since the sun is at its lowest point in the sky around the winter solstice in late December, the full moon that occurs closest to it must climb the highest. In this pic there is a shadow on the upper right crescent as the craters are clearly visible, it’s a rare occurrence🌘🌝🌒🕊️