Tag: Moonrise
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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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A Super Wolf Moon Rises: How to See 2026’s First Supermoon
What is a Supermoon and why 2026’s Wolf Moon matters A “supermoon” happens when the Moon is at or near its closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. In 2026, we’ll enjoy three supermoons, with the year’s first bringing a special name—the Wolf Moon—that echoes traditional…
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October’s Harvest Moon 2025: A Breathtaking Harvest Supermoon Display
October 2025’s Harvest Moon: A Rare Harvest Supermoon The night sky lit up with a majestic Harvest Supermoon on October 6–7, 2025, as the full moon appeared unusually large and bright near the eastern horizon. This was the first supermoon of 2025, coinciding with the Harvest Moon—the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Historically,…
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Harvest Moon Supermoon: How Australians Can See It Tuesday
What makes this week’s moon special The night sky is delivering not one, but a pair of lunar treats this week. A harvest moon, tied to the changing seasons in North America, coincides with a supermoon—when the Moon is at or near its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit. For Australians, that means…