Wolf Moon: First full moon of 2024 to appear in Irish skies on Thursday

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, January's full moon is often referred to as the 'wolf moon' as a reference to wolves that used to howl at night around this time of year. Picture: Denis Boyle

January’s Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2024, will rise in the evening sky on Thursday.

The Wolf Moon will occur at exactly 5:54pm in Ireland, as long as cloud cover does not spoil the show.