January 2025 will be an excellent opportunity to spot Mars and some of its details with a medium-sized telescope!

Helen Willetts takes a look at what's going on in the night sky and the chances of seeing this month's Wolf Moon.

January's wolf moon will officially be the first full moon of 2025 at 4:27 p.m. CT. Space is a big place, so keen stargazers will have the opportunity to see, or rather not see, Mars as it hides behind the moon before it has its own moment later in the week.

The first full moon of 2025 will peak in the night sky this evening, accompanied by the planet Mars, which will create a spectacular display in the night sky.

The first full moon of January 2025 -- the Wolf Moon -- is here, according to NASA, and skygazers will get a little extra treat with it.