Wolf Moon Lights Up Sky: 2026's First Full Moon & Supermoon Shines Tonight!

• The Wolf Moon, 2026's first full moon and supermoon, illuminates skies tonight, peaking Jan 3 at 5:03 a.m. EST.
• Named for winter nights with howling wolves, it reflects historical links to food scarcity and cultural traditions.
• As a supermoon, it appears 14% bigger and 30% brighter due to its closest approach to Earth (perihelion).
• This is the final supermoon in a sequence of four; the next won't occur until Nov 24, 2026.
• Observers can watch eastward on Jan 2-3 evenings; the moon may appear orange/yellow due to atmospheric scattering.

Why It Matters: Witness 2026's first full moon and supermoon, the Wolf Moon, appearing larger and brighter tonight.