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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The Moon visible today will be near its closest point to the Earth, which astronomers call a supermoon. The winter supermoon will be at its fullest on December 4-5, 2025, with maximum brightness.

The supermoon visible on December 4 will start becoming visible in the afternoon and evening. The supermoon will be visible as soon as the sun sets in India and countries like London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff.

30 percent bigger and brighter supermoon

During this time, the moon will appear orange in color which will be 30 percent larger and brighter than normal. If we talk about all the cities of India, due to clear weather, this supermoon is going to be clearly and brightly visible from everywhere in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore without binoculars.

The moon will be shown through telescopes by most of the regional science centers of Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Patan and Rajkot of India.

Moonrise time in major cities of India

Around 5:35 PM in Delhi (New Delhi)

Mumbai 5:20–5:30 PM

Kolkata 5:00–5:15 PM

Bengaluru 4:50–5:10 PM

Chennai 5:00 PM

Hyderabad 6:00 PM

Ahmedabad 5:10–5:30 PM

Pune 5:14–5:20 PM

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Cold Supermoon in 4th December 2025: Today i.e. on Thursday 4th December 2025, the last astronomical event of the year is going to happen. In Hindu religion it is called Margashirsha Purnima, which is also cold moon.

This full moon comes very close to the winter solstice. Winter Solstice falls on 21st December, which is considered to mark the beginning of winter.

According to Earthsky report, this is going to be the third Super Moon of the year, which will be about 357,000 kilometers away from the Earth, due to which it is the second closest Full Moon of this year.

Fulfill your strong intentions on full moon day

Margashirsha Purnima day is spiritually auspicious for giving up those things which are of no use to you. Today is a better day to express your desires. It is believed that the positive energy of the full moon is considered right for carrying out your firm intentions.

In Sanatan Dharma, it is advised to keep fast on the holy occasion of Purnima. Worship of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi brings blessings of prosperity, happiness and peace. If the fast is observed as per the rituals and honestly, then all the wishes are fulfilled.

Perform special rituals on Margashirsha Purnima

By performing this special ritual on Margashirsha Purnima, desires are fulfilled. To perform the ritual, light a white candle and sit in the moonlight. Calm your mind and express your wishes clearly. Imagine that the wish you have spoken has been fulfilled.

Take a deep breath and trust your willpower. Remember, the universe gives you the results you think. There should not be any kind of doubt in your mind regarding your desires.

Full Super Moon in India

The supermoon of Margashirsha Purnima will be at its full phase on December 4-5, 2025. It will be visible in India depending on the clear weather conditions. Moonrise will be visible in the Indian sky 20-30 minutes after sunset.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is based only on assumptions and information. It is important to mention here that ABPLive.com Does not constitute any endorsement or verification of information. Before implementing any information or belief, consult the concerned expert.

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