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science9 days ago

Tonight's Wolf Supermoon: How to View and What to Expect

The first full moon of 2026, known as the wolf moon, is also a supermoon, making it appear larger and brighter due to its proximity to Earth. It can be best viewed around sunset on Sunday night from a dark spot, and no special equipment is needed. The event offers a spectacular skywatching opportunity, with additional celestial sights like Jupiter nearby, and the next supermoon will occur in November.

weather10 days ago

January's Full Wolf Moon and Meteor Shower Light Up the Sky

January's Wolf Moon is the first of three supermoons in 2025, coinciding with a brief cold front that will bring a slight temperature drop and increased wildfire risk in Austin. Despite recent cold snaps, the year remains among the warmest on record, with temperatures expected to stay above normal into early next week, and a chance of rain later in the week with another cold front.

science11 days ago

Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight Amidst 2026's Stellar Events

The night of January 2-3, 2026, will feature the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower, known for its high meteor activity, along with the year's first supermoon, the Super Wolf Moon, although weather conditions may hinder viewing. The meteor shower originates from asteroid 2003 EH1 and is best observed away from light pollution after midnight, while the supermoon will be visible in the early morning hours of January 3.

science12 days ago

January's Supermoon and Quadrantid Meteor Shower Kick Off the Year

The first full moon of 2026, the wolf moon, will be a supermoon and coincide with the Quadrantid meteor shower, making for a spectacular but challenging viewing experience due to the moon's brightness. The event offers a great opportunity for sky watchers to observe Earth's closest celestial neighbor and get excited about upcoming NASA missions like Artemis II. The Quadrantids will peak on January 3-4, with other meteor showers and full moons scheduled throughout the year.

science14 days ago

January's Meteor Shower and Supermoon to Illuminate Night Skies

The first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower of the year will occur in January, but the bright moonlight may reduce the visibility of the meteors, which are best seen from the Northern Hemisphere in dark skies before dawn. Both events are visible without special equipment, with the meteor shower peaking Friday night into Saturday morning and the supermoon visible throughout the night.