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Wednesday night is the full moon, and it is also known, according to my 2011 Old Farmer's Almanac calendar, as the Wolf Moon.
Wolfe Moon is the name the full moon is given in January, also known as the Old Moon or the Moon after Yule.
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The name dates back to Native Americans and probably comes from the hungry packs of wolves who would howl during cold winter nights.
According to Wikipedia, Native Americans kept track of the season by giving names to each of the full moons. It is something that European settlers continued to do.
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The moon is scheduled to rise over Baltimore at about 5:17 p.m., although cloud cover may dampen its drama.
Next month? The Ice Moon or Snow Moon. Due February 18.