The first full moon of 2026 will rise with a bit of extra gravitas. January’s full moon, the “Wolf Moon,” will also be a super moon. Here is where and when to see it.

The first full moon of 2026 has lit up skies across southern England. This was the fourth super moon in a row, following October's Harvest Moon, November's Beaver Moon and the Cold Moon in December. This moon is known as the Wolf Moon. BBC Weather Watchers have been capturing images of the Wolf Moon as it reached its peak.

January’s full moon, the wolf supermoon, earned its name because wolves are more likely to be howling during wintertime, a method the animals use to “locate pack members, reinforce social bonds, define territory, and coordinate hunting,” per The Old Farmer’s Almanac.