Rise of the Super Wolf Moon on Jan. 3-4

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The night sky will be illuminated by moonlight during the first weekend of 2026. The Super Wolf Moon, the first supermoon of the year, will rise on 5:03 a.m. EST on Jan. 3 and will shine into Jan. 4.

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00:00The Super Wolf Moon arrives Saturday, January 3rd at 5.03 a.m. Eastern Time.

00:10It's the first supermoon of 2026, and you won't see another one until November.

00:14So look east at dusk on January 3rd and 4th for the best view.

00:18And if you wonder why it's called the Wolf Moon?

00:24Well, it's because people once thought wolves howled more in early winter because they were hungry.

00:29But it's actually a myth.

00:31Wolves howled to communicate to find pack members, strengthen bonds, mark territory, and coordinate hunts.

00:35But no matter what you want to call the full moon, check the AccuWeather app to see how the forecast could impact your view.

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