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 identification of a gray wolf in Otsego County several years ago has received additional attention in recent weeks, with the findings published in scientific journals. New York state does not have a resident wolf population,

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.

During the full moon, the sun, Venus, and Mars will all be pulling up their suspenders in the sign of Capricorn, making this a lunation where our true purpose (sun) is illuminated (moon), and desire (Venus), and will (Aries) join forces to support the cause. Can dig.

A Coloradoan open records request showed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will assume wolf management from Colorado if issues aren't met in 60 days.

The first full moon of 2026 is set to light up skies across the West Midlands on Saturday night, with clear weather predicted. Also known as the Wolf Moon, it will be the fourth supermoon in a row following October's Harvest Moon, November's Beaver Moon and the Cold Moon in December.

Wolf Moon 2026 rises as January's first full moon and a supermoon. Here's what it is, when and where to see it and why photos may mislead.

January 3, 2026 The Sky Unleashes the Super Wolf Moon! 🌙 The first Full Moon of 2026 doesn’t arrive quietly. It rises bigger, brighter, and closer than usual, igniting the winter sky with raw lunar power. This is the Full Wolf Moon at perigee a true Supermoon, appearing up… pic.twitter.com/L1QkZyR99g