The Wolf Moon is named for the hungry predators that sometimes can be heard howling in the winter month.

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.

January's full Moon reaches peak illumination at 6:14 p.m. EST on Jan. 3, more than an hour after moonrise, so it should be well clear of the horizon. But astronomy aficionados don't need to be ...

The first full moon of 2026 is coming soon. Here's when to look for the January 2026 full moon and Ohio dark sky locations for the best viewing.

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 ...

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 ...

Get ready to cry wolf for the first full moon of 2026. The first full moon of the year falls on Jan. 3 this year, according to NASA. On this day, the near side of the moon is fully illuminated as it ...

Darwinites got a front-row seat to the first full moon of the year, also known as the Wolf Moon, as it created a sky ...

Skywatchers will have something special to look up at tonight as the first full moon of 2026 reaches its peak. This full moon is traditionally known as the Wolf Moon. The origin of the name dates back ...

Check out this complete guide to every full moon in 2026, including moon names, peak times, supermoons, micromoons and a ...

Here's the best time and day to see January's full moon, known as the wolf moon. Considered to be one of the best annual meteor showers, the Quadrantids meteor shower will peak Jan. 3-4. You can also ...