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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Griffin

The Wolf moon is the last Supermoon for 10 months – when to see it

Supermoon (Event)
  • The first Supermoon of the year, also known as the Wolf Moon, is set to appear on 4 January.
  • Supermoons occur when the Moon and Earth are closer than usual, making the Moon look 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter.
  • This January Supermoon is the last in a series that began in October and will reach its fullest point around 10 am on Saturday morning. The next supermoon won’t arrive until November 2026.
  • No special equipment is required to view the Supermoon, and watching from a busy location can enhance its perceived size against the horizon.
  • The brightness of the full moon may make it more difficult to observe the Quadrantid meteor shower, which coincides with its arrival.

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Wolf supermoon: How and when to see the first full moon of 2026

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