January 'Wolf Supermoon': How to see the full moon rise with Jupiter this weekend
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Key Points:
- The first full moon of 2026, known as the Wolf Moon, will occur on Saturday, January 3 at 5:02 a.m. EST and will be best viewed at moonrise during dusk that evening.
- This full moon is also a supermoon, appearing brighter and larger than usual because it is near its closest point to Earth (perigee), at a distance of approximately 225,130 miles.
- The Wolf Moon gets its name from the increased howling of wolves during this time of year, with other traditional names including the Cold Moon and the Moon After Yule.
- On January 3, the Wolf Moon will be visible between the bright star Pollux in Gemini and the planet Jupiter, which will be
