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'Wolf Supermoon' gallery: See the first full moon of 2026 in pictures from across the world
The first full moon of 2026 shone brightly Saturday (Jan. 3). Known as the Wolf Moon, it appeared more luminous and larger than usual, rising together with Jupiter.
The first full moon of 2026, known as the Wolf Moon, appeared on Saturday (Jan. 3), and skywatchers captured it in some amazing shots.
The Wolf Moon's name has both Native American and Anglo-Saxon origins, and likely comes from the belief that hungry wolves are more likely to be heard howling close to the middle of the winter.
The Wolf Supermoon sets over Richmond Park in London early on Jan. 3.
The Wolf Supermoon sets behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City just as the sun rises on Jan. 3.
The Wolf Supermoon hangs in the sky over the Cairo Citadel in Egypt on Jan. 3.
The Wolf Moon rises over the historical town of Glastonbury in the U.K. behind still illuminated Christmas lights.
Also in Glastonbury, photographers captured the Wolf Moon as it appeared to rest on top of the tower of St Michael's church.
The Wolf Moon rises behind a building in Lianyungang, in China's Jiangsu province, on Jan. 3.
The Wolf Moon hangs in the sky over Casablanca in Morocco on Jan. 3.
The Wolf Moon rises over a field in Devon in the U.K., where clear skies offered stunning views throughout the night of Jan. 3.
The Wolf Moon rises over Chicago on Jan. 2.
The Wolf Moon rises above the skyscrapers of the Four Towers Business Area of Madrid on Jan. 3.
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