A “wolf supermoon” is a nickname that combines two distinct ideas: a wolf moon and a supermoon. The January 2026 wolf supermoon occurred late last week, reaching the peak of its brightness on January 2 evening (IST). ‘Wolf moon’ is a traditional name for the first full moon that happens in January. The wolf moon is linked to wintertime stories about wolves being heard more often, but the moon itself is not doing anything special. During the wolf supermoon, the moon can look slightly larger and brighter than an average full moon.

Source: The Hindu January 04, 2026 09:57 UTC