Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Wolf Moon Supermoon Lights Up Skies
On January 3, 2026, people in cities like Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, and Lucknow saw a very bright and big full moon called the Wolf Moon.
This moon was special because it was closer to Earth than usual, making it look bigger and brighter.
The name Wolf Moon comes from old stories where wolves howled more in January.
The moon was so bright that people could see it clearly even in cities.
Some people also saw the planet Jupiter near the moon.
This was a great chance for everyone to look up and enjoy the night sky.
The first supermoon of 2026, known as the Wolf Moon, was visible on 3 January.
The Moon was about 362,000 km from Earth, making it appear 14% larger and 30% brighter.
The increased brightness was due to the Moon being closer to both Earth and the Sun.
The name Wolf Moon comes from folklore where wolves howled more in January.
Residents in Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, and Lucknow enjoyed the celestial display, with Jupiter also visible nearby.
- Who
- Residents of Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Lucknow, and other cities
- What
- First supermoon of 2026, known as the Wolf Moon
- When
- 3 January 2026
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Lucknow, and other places in eastern India
- Why
- The Moon was at its closest point to Earth (perigee) and closer to the Sun, making it brighter and larger
- Date
- 3 January 2026
- Distance from Earth
- 362,000 km
- Brightness Increase
- 30% brighter than average
- Size Increase
- 14% larger than average
- Name Origin
- Folklore from Northern Hemisphere
- Best Viewing Locations
- Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Lucknow
- Nearby Celestial Object
- Jupiter