In pictures: Wolf Moon rising in Northern Ireland

The first full moon of 2024 rose on Thursday evening.

Native Americans and medieval Europeans named this moon a Wolf Moon.

It is thought to be because wolves howled more at this time of year as there was less food.

It is also often called the Moon After Yule in the Anglo-Saxon tradition.

Here is a selection of your wonderful pictures.

Image source, Peter Breene

Image caption, Peter Breene captured this stunning image of a Wolf Moon on Thursday night

Image source, Anne Kelly

Image caption, The Wolf Moon over Fairhead, as captured by Anne Kelly

Image source, Stephen Henderson

Image caption, Stephen Henderson captured this moon halo over Carrickfergus Castle

Image source, Anne Kelly

Image caption, The spectacle is caught in the skies over Ballycastle by Anne Kelly

Image source, Paul J McFarland

Image caption, And this stunning picture was captured by Paul McFarland in County Down

Image source, Henry Clark

Image caption, And the clearest picture of all came from Henry Clark in Gilford, County Down