January's full Moon reaches peak illumination at 6:14 p.m. EST on Jan. 3, more than an hour after moonrise, so it should be well clear of the horizon. But astronomy aficionados don't need to be ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Happy New Year as 2026 kicks off with a full moon this Saturday and it’s guaranteed to be super! The Wolf Supermoon will illuminate the sky on Saturday, January 3 at 4:03 a.m.

The first full moon of 2026 is a wolf moon, which is also a supermoon, meaning the moon is at its closest point to Earth. Here's when to see it.

This year's Wolf supermoon has graced UK skies that were clear across most of the nation. Visibility was excellent, though temperatures were bitter for many gazing up at the first full moon of the ...

Wolf supermoon captured in stunning pictures across the UK - Visibility was good but the weather was cold for many of those admiring the first full moon of the year.

Even our moon is kicking off the new year with a bang! The first full moon of 2026 will appear in night skies this weekend, as one of the biggest and brightest of the year. Here's what to know about ...

As winter begins, the first full moon of 2026 will shine bright and illuminate the winter sky while living up to its nickname as the Wolf Moon. While this year’s January moon occurs during the ...

Here's the best time and day to see January's full moon, known as the wolf moon. Considered to be one of the best annual meteor showers, the Quadrantids meteor shower will peak Jan. 3-4. You can also ...

What is a 'Wolf Supermoon'? The first full moon of 2026, also known as the "Wolf Supermoon", is set to rise this weekend on January 3, 2026, at 10:03 GMT. The Wolf Moon is the traditional name for ...

This particular full Moon gets what astronomers describe as a “triple boost.” Not only is it full and near perigee, but it also occurs when Earth itself is close to the Sun (near perihelion), ...

The first full moon of 2026 will dazzle stargazers across the U.S. this weekend. This year, it’s extra special. Known as the “Wolf Moon,” it will also be a supermoon. It will appear larger and ...

The name was apparently inspired by the howling of hungry wolves as they prowled for food during midwinter months ...