2026 will bring several lunar events that backyard astronomers will want to stay awake for.
The first full moon of the year will take place on Saturday, Jan. 3, and is known as the Wolf Moon, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
The moon will also be a super moon, which will look around 30% brighter and up to 14% larger. It will be the last super moon until November 2026.
But January’s full moon isn’t the only lunar event to look forward to in 2026. From an eclipse and a blue moon to super moons, these are the events you should mark your calendar for.
When is the first full moon of 2026?
The first full moon will take place on Saturday, Jan. 3, and it will also be a super moon.
Once in a blue moon
A blue moon is set to occur on May 31, and will peak at 4:45 a.m. ET. And no, the moon won’t actually look like the color blue.
A blue moon is not a common occurrence, hence the expression