First full moon of 2021 to shine bright Thursday
A full moon as seen outside WKMG studios on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. ORLANDO, Fla. – The sky should be mostly clear across Central Florida to catch a glimpse of the first full moon of the year Thursday. January’s full moon is also known as the Wolf Moon because howling wolves were often heard at this time of the year. The moon has looked full for the past several nights, but will officially be full Thursday. The moon will be at its fullest at 2:18 p.m. Thursday, but will still appear full after it rises shortly after 6 p.m.Full Wolf Moon rises ThursdayIf you snap any photos upload them to the PinIt section of the Pinpoint Weather App.
It’s a -- New Year’s baby! Orlando-area hospitals welcome 2021’s first newborns
ORLANDO, Fla. – AdventHealth and other hospitals in Central Florida had no shortage of New Year’s babies as the world said goodbye 2020 and hello 2021. Baby LukeLittle baby Aiden was born at 12:14 a.m. in Orlando at AdventHealth Winter Park. Less than 30 minutes later, baby Marcus made his entrance into the world at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares. Baby MarcusMarcus was born at 12:21 a.m. Another baby boy was born at 12:57 a.m. at AdventHealth Orlando. Baby NovaleeFollowing the boys, baby girl Novalee was born Friday morning at 4:20 a.m. at AdventHealth Ocala.
Watch the ball drop in Times Square from anywhere
If ever a year’s end seemed like cause for celebration, 2020 might be it. Yet the coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year’s festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down. New York’s Times Square won’t be packed with impassable crowds this New Year’s Eve as it will be closed to the public due to the pandemic but the ball drop will go on, along with a few performances. All of which can be enjoyed virtually from anywhere. [TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Florida | Could $600 checks grow into $2,000 payments?
That’s more like it, Florida! Big warm up to end the year
ORLANDO, Fla. – Sunday is the transition day to warmer times for the last week of 2020. After another cold start, temperatures warm back into the upper 60s. Future radarTemperatures warm back to the 70s Monday and through the middle of the week. Rain chances return later in the day New Year’s Day. Slightly cooler air returns for the first few day beyond New Year’s Day.