Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A super full moon rises behind the Empire State Building in New York City on January 31, 2018. Atilgan Ozdil, Anadolu/Getty Images ...

The new year is bringing an extraordinary lunar event: The first full moon of 2026, known as the wolf moon, will also be the year's inaugural supermoon — appearing noticeably larger and brighter than ...

The wolf moon, the first full moon of the year, will ring in 2026, gracing the sky this weekend, but the lunar event will make the Quadrantid meteor shower a bit harder to spot. The silvery orb will ...

Skywatchers will be treated to 13 full moons in 2026 - including a blue moon - as well as a total lunar eclipse, a partial one and three supermoons, writes NASA. Here's when you can enjoy the best ...

The next full moon will be a spectacular wolf supermoon, set to rise in constellation Gemini — amid the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower — and shine all weekend. Here's when and what to know about ...

The first full moon of 2026 lit up the night sky, giving backyard astronomers the chance to admire a supermoon over the weekend. The first full moon of the year took place on Saturday, Jan. 3, and is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. During dusk on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, the night sky will ...

Skywatchers are in for a treat this year: There will be 13 full moons in 2026 rather than a dozen. These include three supermoons, two micromoons, a blood moon (total lunar eclipse) and a blue moon.

The new year will waste little time in unveiling its first supermoon. January's supermoon will appear larger and brighter than any typical full moon as it will orbit closer to Earth and shine bright ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. January 2: Harmonia at opposition Full Moon officially occurs at 5:30 A.M. EST. The January Full Moon is also known as the ...

Few sights are as universally captivating as a full moon rising into the night sky. For many of us, stepping onto a balcony or looking up from a quiet street to admire it feels almost instinctive.