Overview
- The January full moon, traditionally called the Wolf Moon, qualifies as a supermoon because it occurs near lunar perigee, following NASA’s definition.
- INAOE reports the Moon’s geocentric distance at roughly 362,282 km, confirming its perigee proximity for this lunation.
- Observers across Mexico and much of the Americas can view it with the naked eye, with the best views from dark, unobstructed locations and under clear skies.
- Explanatory sources say the disk may appear about 6% larger and 13% brighter than an average full moon, though the phase itself is unchanged.
- The event opens a busy 2026 sky calendar that includes additional supermoons expected on November 24 and December 24 and four eclipses across the year.