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Wolf Moon 2026: First Supermoon of the Year Dazzles India with Brilliant Display

The first supermoon of 2026, known as the Wolf Moon, provided a spectacular view across India, appearing significantly brighter and larger than an average full moon. Skywatchers in cities like Guwahati, Kolkata, and Lucknow witnessed its warm, orange-yellow glow on the horizon without needing special equipment. This full moon's name originates from old Northern Hemisphere folklore, linked to wolves howling during long winter nights. The event concluded a four-month series of supermoons, with the next one not expected until late 2026.

Key Points: Wolf Moon 2026: First Supermoon Lights Up India's Sky

  • First supermoon of 2026
  • Visible across major Indian cities
  • 30% brighter & 14% larger
  • Named from wolf folklore
  • Ends a four-month supermoon run
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Wolf Moon 2026: First supermoon of the year lights up Guwahati sky

The 2026 Wolf Moon, a supermoon, lit up Indian skies, appearing 30% brighter and 14% larger. See photos and learn the folklore behind its name.

"The Moon appeared about 30 per cent brighter and nearly 14 per cent larger than the farthest full Moon of the year."

Guwahati, January 3

The first supermoon of 2026 lit up the night sky on Saturday, offering people across India a beautiful view of the full moon.

Cities like Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, and Lucknow witnessed the bright Moon soon after sunset.

The supermoon, also known as the Wolf Moon, appeared brighter and larger than a typical full Moon. On Saturday evening, the Moon appeared about 30 per cent brighter and nearly 14 per cent larger than the farthest full Moon of the year. Many skywatchers stepped outside to enjoy the sight without any special equipment.

In Guwahati, the Moon rose low on the horizon, showing a warm orange-yellow hue. The same view was seen in Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, and Lucknow, where people shared photos and videos of the glowing Moon.

January's full Moon is called the Wolf Moon. The name comes from old folklore in the Northern Hemisphere, where people believed wolves howled more during the long winter nights. The Moon is also sometimes referred to as the "Moon after Yule."

The supermoon can be viewed with the naked eye. However, those using binoculars or small telescopes could see more details on the Moon's surface.

With this, the supermoon marked the end of a four-month supermoon run that began in October. After this, sky lovers will have to wait until the end of 2026 to see the next supermoon.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Beautiful sight in Lucknow! But honestly, with all the light pollution in our cities, it's getting harder to see these celestial events clearly. Municipal corporations should think about 'dark sky' initiatives.
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Aman W
The folklore about wolves howling is interesting, but in our Indian context, we have so many stories about the moon in our mythology - from Chandra Dev to the story of Ganesha and the moon. Would have loved if the article touched upon that too.
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Sarah B
Missed it in Delhi due to the smog haze. It's a bit disheartening that even something as universal as a supermoon is hidden from us because of pollution. Hope we get clearer skies next time.
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Vikram M
Saw amazing photos from Guwahati on social media. It's wonderful how a single natural event can bring people together online, sharing beauty from different parts of the country. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The 'Moon after Yule' mention is nice, but for many Indians, this period is around Makar Sankranti/Pongal. There's a beautiful connection there with harvest and new beginnings under the winter moon.

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