On Saturday, January 3rd, the first supermoon of 2026 rose over Pakistan, also known as the Wolf Moon. Supermoons are the result of a full moon coinciding with Moon being at its closest to Earth – and in turn making it look larger and brighter than usual.
According to a statement from Pakistan’s national space agency, SUPARCO, “The January 3 supermoon, traditionally known as the Wolf Moon, marks the final supermoon of the ongoing cycle began in October 2025.” The statement continued, saying that this supermoon, “simultaneously represents the first supermoon of 2026.”
The Moon appeared to be 10 percent brighter and approximately 6 to 7 percent percent larger than its typical brightness and size, per SUPARCO. During its appearance, the Moon was just 362,312 kilometers (225,130 miles) away from Earth.
People looking up at the night sky were able to see the Moon this way not only on January 3rd but also on January 4th, according to SUPARCO. No more supermoons are expected until close to the end of 2026. “The next supermoon cycle starts in November 2026,” SUPARCO concluded.
