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See The Full 'Wolf Supermoon' Rise Saturday
The Wolf Moon on Jan. 3 will be a supermoon appearing larger and brighter due to its close proximity to Earth, marking the first major lunar event of 2026.
- On Jan. 3, the first full moon of 2026, known as the Wolf Moon, will occur, NASA reports.
- A full moon occurs when the Moon sits opposite the Sun, and this supermoon appears larger and brighter because it coincides with the Moon's closest orbital point to Earth, called perigee.
- The Wolf Moon peaks just after 5 a.m. EST and at 10.03am GMT in the UK, with visibility depending on weather and evening moonrise times in London, Belfast, Swansea, and Aberdeen.
- It is the fourth supermoon in a row, following the Harvest, Beaver, and Cold moons, and the next similarly large full moon won't be until November, with 2026 featuring a total lunar eclipse in March and a partial lunar eclipse in August.
- Looking further ahead, May will contain two full moons producing a 'blue moon', making 2026 have 13 full moons, according to NASA.
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Wolf Moon 2026: First supermoon of the year dazzles skies worldwide. See pics
The first supermoon of 2026 reached its peak illumination on January 3, appearing 30 per cent brighter in the night sky. Indian skywatchers caught the best views during moonrise as the Wolf Moon took on a stunning orange hue.
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