Full moon first of 2022 admired by snappers across Wales

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.

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This shot reminiscing Hollywood blockbuster ET, was taken from Trealaw mountain in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf

The wolf moon was captured in all its glory above Carreg Cennen Castle

Dr Kartik Kota was lucky enough to capture this shot of the moon rising over Sugarloaf in Abergavenny

One weather watcher captured the moon gazing over Llyn Padarn at Llanberis, Gwynedd

A wild goat is guided by moonlight on the hillside above Llandudno Pier in Conwy

This crystal clear picture was taken from Merthyr Tydfil

The aftermath of the wolf moon in Flintshire on Tuesday morning

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