Tag: 2026 skywatching
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How to See 2026’s First Supermoon: The Wolf Moon Rise
What is a Supermoon and why 2026 matters A supermoon occurs when the full Moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. In 2026, observers will be treated to three notable supermoons, with the year kicking off as the first one rises. Known…
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Will Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS Be the Great Comet of 2026?
Will C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS Be the Great Comet of 2026? After the excitement of several notable comets gracing our skies in 2025, astronomers and skywatchers are again scanning the heavens for a dazzling show in late April 2026. The candidate in the headlines is Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS). Could this object become the much-anticipated “great…