Named for mid-winter and a traditional association with howling wolves in North America, some viral images of the Wolf Moon in the background of contrasting objects and monuments looked totally mesmerising,

Keep looking up because the first full moon of 2026 arives on Saturday, Jan. 3. Here's how to see the wolf moon in Iowa.

The Wolf Moon is officially set to hit its peak on January 3, 2026. The supermoon will be visible on the evenings from January 2 to January 4, and the fullest point is expected at around 10am on Saturday morning.

January's full Moon reaches peak illumination at 6:14 p.m. EST on Jan. 3, more than an hour after moonrise, so it should be well clear of the horizon. But astronomy aficionados don't need to be watching at that particular moment to see the Moon at its fullest.