A special sight will be seen at the beginning of the new year. On the night of January 3, the Wolf Supermoon will light up the entire sky. This will be the first full moon of 2026 and will appear slightly larger and brighter than a normal full moon. This Moon will rise in the constellation of Gemini in the exact opposite direction to the Sun, making its view even more attractive.

A supermoon occurs when the full moon is at its closest point to Earth, called perigee. The Moon’s orbit is not completely round but oval, so its distance from the Earth keeps changing from time to time. When the Moon is closer to the Earth, it appears larger in size and brighter in light. On January 3, the Moon will be at a distance of approximately 3 lakh 62 thousand kilometers. Because of this, it can appear about 6 to 14 percent larger and 13 to 30 percent brighter than a normal full moon. Although this difference may not be very obvious to the eyes, its brightness can be clearly felt.

Why is this moon called Wolf Supermoon?

The full moon of January is traditionally called the Wolf Moon. The name is linked to the ancient folklore of the Northern Hemisphere, where stories of howling wolves were prevalent during the long winter nights. Today this name has become a cultural identity and is used to give a different identity to the full moon of every month. This time’s Wolf Moon is also special because it is not only a full moon but also a supermoon and at the same time the Earth is also close to the Sun. Due to this, the amount of sunlight falling on the Moon increases, making it one of the brightest lunar views of 2026.

When and how will this sight be seen in India?

This Wolf Supermoon will be visible in India soon after sunset on the evening of January 3. According to estimates, the Moon can be seen rising on the eastern horizon between 5:45 to 6:00 pm. Due to being near the horizon, the moon may appear light yellow or orange in color, which makes it more beautiful. This moon will be visible in the sky throughout the night and will set in the west by morning. The shining planet Jupiter can also be seen near the moon, which will make this astronomical view more special.

No equipment needed to view

No special equipment is needed to see this astronomical phenomenon. This sight can be easily seen with the naked eye. If you have a camera, binoculars or a telescope, you can capture its pictures even more brilliantly. This view will look more impressive when there is a clear sky.

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China space plan: China has achieved another major success towards sending its astronauts on the moon. China’s plan is to send three astronauts to the moon by 2030. Growing towards this goal, China conducted a successful escape test of its new lunar mission “Mengzhou “‘s Return Capsule on 17 June. In this test, the capsules of Mengzhou were successfully separated from the escape tower. This test is important because this technology ensures safety of astronauts in the event of emergency. This was China’s second “zero-hit escape flight test” after the 1998 Shanejhou Mission, that is, in a situation when the vehicle is very low from the ground and the capsule has to be separated in the emergency.

Mengzhou: ‘Dream ship’
This lunar vehicle of China is named Mengzhou, which means “dream ship”. The special feature of this vehicle is that its escape and rescue systems are completely inside the spacecraft, while in the earlier Shanejhou mission, this work was done by rocket system. This means that astronauts will now be more secure and the system is more self -sufficient.

Technical improvement in escape system
The escape system of this mission has been developed by the fourth academy of China’s Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC). He informed that this time the escape system has been developed using indigenous sensors and mechanical systems. Along with this, SRM (solid rocket motor) technology has been used, which creates thrust through solid fuel. This system has been installed on the upper part of the return capsule, so that astronauts can be evacuated immediately if needed.

Future Preparation- Long March 10A Mission
CMSA said that now the next big mission will be launched in 2026 long March 10A rocket. This mission will play an important role in future preparations. After the Escape Test of Mengzhou, the plan of China’s manned lunar mission will now move forward.

Launch on Moon three times and landing in 2030
China had earlier sent an unmanned vehicle called Changai 6 to the moon in May 2023. Now CNSA plans to launch a long March 10 rocket between 2027 and 2030. During the mission of 2030, the vehicle carrying three astronauts will go to the moon and do the dock with a lander and then landing on the surface of the moon.

In this way, China’s lunar mission is no longer a dream, but with accurate technical preparation and step by step, it is growing seriously towards sending humans on the moon.