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Full moon first of 2022 admired by snappers across Wales

BBC Weather Watchers | Gill Barry, Vale of GlamorganBBC Weather Watchers | Gill
A full moon occurs every 29.5 days when it is fully illuminated by the sun's rays

Photographers around the country have captured 2022's first full moon.

After peeking above the horizon mid-afternoon, sky gazers saw the wolf moon reach its fullest at 23:48 GMT.

Its name is thought to be linked to the time of year when wolves are most vocal ahead of their February breeding season.

Here are some of the best shots from around Wales.

BBC Weather Watchers | chippy Full moon from Trealaw mountain, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon TafBBC Weather Watchers | chippy
This shot reminiscing Hollywood blockbuster ET, was taken from Trealaw mountain in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
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Alyn Wallace Instagram (@alynwallaceAlyn Wallace
The wolf moon was captured in all its glory above Carreg Cennen Castle
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Dr Kartik Kota Sugarloaf in AbergavennyDr Kartik Kota
Dr Kartik Kota was lucky enough to capture this shot of the moon rising over Sugarloaf in Abergavenny
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BBC Weather Watchers | Ani-Caul Llyn Padarn at Llanberis, GwyneddBBC Weather Watchers | Ani-Caul
One weather watcher captured the moon gazing over Llyn Padarn at Llanberis, Gwynedd
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BBC Weather Watchers | stebarod Llandudno Pier in ConwyBBC Weather Watchers | stebarod
A wild goat is guided by moonlight on the hillside above Llandudno Pier in Conwy
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BBC Weather Watchers | RichMayled Merthyr TydfilBBC Weather Watchers | RichMayled
This crystal clear picture was taken from Merthyr Tydfil
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Andy Davies Flintshire's Tuesday morning skyAndy Davies
The aftermath of the wolf moon in Flintshire on Tuesday morning
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