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 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 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.

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.

The name was apparently inspired by the howling of hungry wolves as they prowled for food during midwinter months

I filmed my two wolves howling together as the light faded and the air turned cold. You can see their breath in the dusk as they lift their heads and sing to the sky, like they know a full moon is on the way.

The first full moon of 2026 is the wolf moon. Here's when in peaks in January and what makes it so special. Plus see the 2026 calendar of full moons.