What is a Wolf Moon and how to see 2026’s first supermoon tonight

The almost full Wolf Moon rises behind St Michael’s Tower in Glastonbury, Somerset, Friday 2 January (Picture: Alamy Live News)

The first full moon of 2026 – also known as the Wolf Moon – is set to rise in the sky tonight.

It will be the fourth supermoon in a row, following the Harvest Moon in October, the Beaver Moon in November and the Cold Moon in December.

Visibility will depend on the weather, but clear skies could make it a spectacular sight.

The next moon appearing...