The eerie sound of a wolf howling at the moon has long been depicted in films, TV shows, books, and more. In legend and lore, ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Happy New Year as 2026 kicks off with a full moon this Saturday and it’s guaranteed to be super! The Wolf Supermoon will illuminate the sky on Saturday, January 3 at 4:03 a.m.

The first full moon of 2026 will occur on Saturday, January 3. January's full moon is traditionally known as the Wolf Moon. The name comes from Native American and European traditions referencing ...

We're in for a celestial treat to start the new year. This weekend will be the first full moon — and first supermoon — of 2026. The so-called Wolf Moon will reach peak illumination at 5:03 a.m. ET on ...

How did the Wolf Moon get its name? The name Wolf Moon comes from the sound of wolves howling during this season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. How far from Earth is the moon? The average ...

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 ...

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 ...

2026 is set to open with the breathtaking Wolf supermoon this weekend, chased closely by a planetary parade and a good chance of viewing the Andromeda galaxy in February. Skywatchers, prepare for the ...

Hoping to see the first supermoon of 2026? Set your alarm tonight because the next full moon will peak early Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in the constellation Gemini — just at the peak of the Quadrantid ...