Tag: Supermoon
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Quadrantids 2026 Louisiana: How to watch the meteor shower
Kick off 2026 with a sky-show: Quadrantids and a supermoon in Louisiana As the new year begins, Louisiana residents are treated to a celestial double feature: the Quadrantids meteor shower lighting up the winter sky and a brilliant supermoon adding dramatic glow to the horizon. With a little planning, stargazers across the Pelican State can…
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How to Watch the 1st 2026 Meteor Shower and Supermoon in Louisiana
Kick Off the New Year with a Sky Show As the calendar flips to 2026, Louisiana stargazers have a dual spectacle to look forward to: the first major meteor shower of the year—the Quadrantids—and a bright supermoon. This combination creates a striking night sky event, perfect for an after-fireworks viewing session that lasts well into…
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Wolf Supermoon 2026: Your Essential Guide to the First Full Moon of the Year
What is the Wolf Supermoon? The Wolf Supermoon is the first full Moon of 2026. Its nickname comes from traditional Native American lore, which named the January full Moon the “Wolf Moon” as howling wolves were often heard during the cold winter nights. In astronomical terms, this full Moon is also a “supermoon” because it…
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Wolf Supermoon 2026: What It Is and How to Watch the First Full Moon of the Year
What is the Wolf Supermoon? The Wolf Supermoon is the first full moon of 2026, a celestial event that draws skywatchers from around the world. The term “Wolf Moon” is a traditional name that roots back to Native American calendars, where January’s full moon was said to signal the time when wolves howled outside villages.…
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Final Supermoon of 2025: December’s Cold Moon Tonight
The Final Supermoon of 2025 Arrives on December 4 The night sky in early December will feature a celestial event that’s become a don’t-miss moment for stargazers: the final supermoon of 2025. On December 4, observers around the world can expect a full moon that appears larger and brighter than average due to its proximity…
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Final Supermoon of 2025: December’s Cold Moon
Overview: December’s Cold Moon grows bright as 2025’s final supermoon The last supermoon of 2025 is set to illuminate skies on December 4, just one week after Thanksgiving. Known to stargazers as the Cold Moon, this full moon will appear larger and brighter than usual as it coincides with a perigee—the point in its orbit…
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California Faces Rain as Supermoon Triggers King Tides
Overview: A rare celestial event meets a wet-weather system As Northern California contends with a potent atmospheric river, a nearby celestial phenomenon amplified the risk along the state’s coastline. The supermoon — the closest this year to Earth — arrived with a surge of tides, known as king tides, compounding the potential for flooding, beach…
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California Braces for a Supermoon King Tides Event Along the Coast
Overview: A Supermoon Drives King Tides Up the California Coast A rare celestial sight—the closest supermoon of the year—has amplified tides along the California shoreline, coinciding with a powerful atmospheric river that delivered heavy rain to Northern California. The combination is raising concerns about coastal flooding, shoreline erosion, and dangerous surf conditions. As communities monitor…
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Beaver Moon Brings King Tides and Coastal Risks in California
Overview: Supermoon, Rain, and Rising Tides A rare alignment known as the Beaver Moon is keeping the tides unusually high along California’s coastline as an atmospheric river dumps heavy rain through Northern California. The supermoon—closest to Earth this year— intensifies gravitational forces, propelling king tides that can flood beaches, threaten coastal roads, and swell marina…
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The 2025 Supermoon: Brightest Moon Illuminates Kazakhstan’s Night Sky
What is a Supermoon? A supermoon occurs when a full Moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, a point known as perigee. During this alignment, the Moon appears larger and brighter in the sky than when it is farther away. The phenomenon has fascinated skywatchers for years, turning ordinary…