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'Wolf Moon' Lights Up Skies Over Tehran

'Wolf Moon' Lights Up Skies Over Tehran

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The first full moon of the year is also known as the 'Micromoon' because at this time of the year it is at its furthest point from Earth.

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Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from Iran's capital Tehran where the first full moon of the year is expected to light up the sky over the city on Saturday, 7 January. The 'Wolf Moon' is believed to have got its name from Native Americans who noticed that it coincided with wolves howling. Other names for January's full moon are: 'Frost Moon', 'Severe Moon' or 'Stay Home Moon'.*Follow Sputnik's live feed to find out more.

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