"Owoooo!"Wolves are associated with howling at the moon -- a common myth that's become widely accepted over the ages.Despite the fictional tale, it hasn't stopped people from connecting the moon with the furry animals.The first full moon of the year is known as the wolf moon, and will appear the evening of Monday, Jan. 17. It will peak at 6:51 p.m. ET or 11:51 p.m. GMT. To catch a glimpse of the moon, look above the horizon in the east-northeastern direction, according to NASA.Some moon gazers may spot a bright star near the full moon. It's Pollux, a star that's part of the Gemini constellation, NASA said.Both Jupiter and Saturn will also be visible, NASA noted, but they'll be opposite the moon above the southwestern horizon.More than a wolf moonThere is a cornucopia of names for the January full moon besides the wolf moon, including the Old Moon and Ice Moon.Hindus refer to it as Shakambhari Purnima, which marks the last day of Shakambari Navratri, an eight-day holiday honoring the goddess Shakambhari. People in India often bathe in holy waters during this time, NASA said.