The first full moon of 2026 will rise with a bit of extra gravitas. January’s full moon, the “Wolf Moon,” will also be a super moon. Here is where and when to see it.

The rare lunar event, called a wolf supermoon, will appear larger and brighter than the typical full moon phase.

A Full Wolf supermoon is on the rise, folks — peaking on Saturday, January 3, 2026, 5:03 a.m. EST at 13°01 Cancer. This is the first full moon of 2026. During a full moon, the sun and moon are on opposite sides of the Earth and in opposite zodiac signs or polarities.

The first full moon of 2025, the wolf moon, peaks tonight. Here's what what makes it a supermoon and its spiritual meaning.

January’s full moon, the wolf supermoon, earned its name because wolves are more likely to be howling during wintertime, a method the animals use to “locate pack members, reinforce social bonds, define territory, and coordinate hunting,” per The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

The first full moon of 2026 is happening January 3 at 5:03 a.m. EST. Read your free horoscope on how it will impact your sign.