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The January wolf moon is the first supermoon of 2026, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter, coinciding with the Quadrantid meteor shower peak.
- The Wolf Moon will rise over Northeast Ohio this weekend and reaches peak illumination at 5:03 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, the Old Farmer's Almanac reports.
- The moon's name and the supermoon effect explain the timing: the Wolf Moon reflects increased winter wolf vocal activity, and NASA says a supermoon appears up to 14% larger and 30% brighter at perigee.
- Moonrise Saturday is timed at 6:44 p.m. with moonset Sunday at 9:46 a.m., and the moon reaches about 98.9% illumination Saturday night.
- The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks early Sunday, Jan. 4, but the bright full moon will significantly wash out fainter meteors, earthsky.org advises.
- The overlap of the Wolf Moon and the Quadrantid peak on Sunday, Jan. 4, creates a rare viewing conflict for skywatchers this coming week, as the bright full moon will significantly wash out fainter meteors.
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