Skywatchers are in for a treat as the first supermoon of 2026 rises on January 3, offering a striking start to the year’s celestial calendar.
This full Moon, traditionally called the “Wolf Moon,” marks a rare overlap in the lunar cycle. It is both the final supermoon in the current series that began in October 2025 and the first supermoon of 2026.
Adding to the spectacle, the event coincides with the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower, giving astronomy enthusiasts a double dose of night-sky drama.
In Pakistan, the supermoon will rise at 5:51 PM on the evening of January 3, shining at about 99.8% illumination. It will remain prominently visible through the nights of January 3 and 4.
During this time, the Moon will be approximately 362,312 kilometers (225,130 miles) from Earth—closer than usual, making it appear roughly 6–7% larger and up to 10% brighter than an average full moon.
Supermoons often appear in clusters of three to four consecutive events, rather than as isolated occurrences. The January 3 supermoon closes out the current sequence.
The next series will not begin until November 2026, when the second supermoon of that year will occur. That means skywatchers will not see another supermoon for the remainder of 2026 after this event.