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Wolf Supermoon Peaks Over UK as First Full Moon of 2026 Shines Worldwide

The perigee full moon closed a months-long sequence of supermoons, with observatories confirming timing as sky-watchers shared images worldwide.

Overview

  • The Royal Observatory Greenwich said the Wolf Moon reached full phase at about 10 a.m. on Saturday in the UK, where clear skies offered widespread views.
  • Images captured the supermoon setting at Stonehenge and glowing over Glasgow and the Thames Estuary, with additional photos from Baltimore, Mexico near Popocatépetl, and Srinagar.
  • A supermoon occurs when a full moon is near perigee, appearing larger and brighter, with UK coverage citing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter and Pakistan guidance noting about 6–7% larger versus a typical full moon.
  • Pakistan’s space agency SUPARCO advised that moonrise would occur at 5:51 p.m. local time, with the most dramatic views at the horizon and no special equipment required.
  • Astronomers noted this Wolf Moon as the final supermoon in a series that began in October 2025.