Wolf moon will be 1st supermoon of 2026
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The waning gibbous moon shines close to the "kingly" star Regulus on Jan. 5-6, and some well-placed stargazers will even see the lunar disk glide in front of the bright star, hiding its ancient light from view completely.
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The 1st full moon of 2026 rises tonight! Here's what to expect from January's supermoon Wolf Moon
The January 2026 full moon is upon us! Here's what to expect when the "Wolf Moon" prowls over the horizon tonight, kicking off a spectacular natural light show as the first full moon (and supermoon) of 2026.
The rare lunar event, called a wolf supermoon, will appear larger and brighter than the typical full moon phase.
The dual celestial events will ring in the new year, although the luminous "wolf" supermoon may hamper skywatchers' view of the shooting stars
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The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full 'Wolf Moon' outshine the show?
Your first major opportunity to spot shooting stars and bright fireballs in 2026 arrives overnight tonight with the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower, though only the brightest members may be visible, as the annual event crescendos in the bright light of a full moon.
The final night of 2025 is the perfect time to watch the moon close to the Pleiades, find the brightest star in the night sky and see Jupiter close to its best.
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