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Wolf Moon 2025: How To Best See January’s Supermoon

Wolf Moon 2025: How To Best See January’s Supermoon

Summary

The first full moon of 2026, known as the wolf moon, will appear as a supermoon. It will rise on January 3 and can be seen at its largest and brightest when it appears on the horizon after sunset. A supermoon occurs when the moon is closest to Earth, making it appear larger than usual.

Key Facts

  • The wolf moon is the first full moon of 2026 and is also a supermoon.
  • It will occur on January 3, starting from around 5:00 am EST.
  • To see the moon at its best, look to the east after sunset when it rises.
  • On January 3, moonrise times include 4:55 pm in New York, 5:24 pm in Los Angeles, and 5:58 pm in Dallas.
  • A supermoon appears larger because the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit.
  • The term "supermoon" was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979.
  • The moon illusion makes the moon appear bigger when near the horizon.
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