The first full moon of 2026 will be a special event known as a supermoon. Here's what it means and when it will peak.

The January full moon was called the "Center Moon" by the Assiniboine people of the Northern Great Plains, according to the Farmer's Almanac, which noted that the name "refers to the idea that this moon roughly marks the middle of the cold season."

The first full moon of 2026 will dazzle stargazers across the U.S. this weekend. This year, it’s extra special. Known as the “Wolf Moon,” it will also be a supermoon. It will appear larger and brighter than usual.

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

The wolf moon, the first full of 2026, will peak in the early morning hours of Jan. 3. The supermoon will be the fourth in a row, dating to October 2025. The moon will appear full the evening before, providing a mid-winter show, weather permitting.

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.