As 2026 begins, so comes the first supermoon of the year. There will be a total of three supermoons this year.
Every night from January 2 – 4, the super Wolf Moon can be seen in the eastern sky as the sky darkens, rising higher and moving southward as midnight draws near, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine. When the full moon rises behind far-off objects on the horizon it's very striking and enormous due to an optical phenomenon called the moon illusion.
If the weather permits, this visual spectacle will be perfect for taking photos or simply admiring the breathtaking evening sky.
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When the moon’s orbit brings it closer to Earth than usual, the cosmic combo is called a supermoon. As this happens, the moon can appear slightly bigger and brighter than normal. Supermoons can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than the faintest moon of the year, according to NASA.
