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Illustration of the moon and earth in outer space.

About the 12 Months

Why are there 12 months? How long are they, and what do the month names mean?

Illustration of night sky with stars and a crescent moon.

Cosmic Calendar 2024

Celestial highlights for 2024. When, where, and how to see these astronomical events.

White bust of the two-faced Roman god, Janus, in the Summer Garden in Saint - Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great.

The Month of January

January has 31 days, and is named after the two-faced Roman god Janus.

A big yellow Full Moon setting behind snowy Alaska Range mountains near Denali with pine trees in the foreground.

January: Wolf Moon

January's Full Moon is named after howling wolves. In some cultures, it's known as the Quiet Moon, Severe Moon, and the Moon after Yule.