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THe number one supermoon of 2026 is almost hither. Go down to be seeable on the dark of January 3, during this time, the moon will appear 30 per cent brighter, 14 per cent larger than the most distant full moon of the year. It will be visible in India shortly after sunset in the evening.Not only will the moon appear larger and brighter, but it will also take on an orange-yellow hue, sitting around 362,641 km away from the Earth.What is a supermoonA supermoon occurs when the Moon is opposite the Sun in its orbit around Earth. During this time, the nearest side of the moon is fully illuminated, and the moon appears bigger and brighter than average.A “supermoon” occurs when a full Moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth in its orbit, a point known as perigee.Also read: PSA for all selenophiles! Every special full moon in 2026 and what they mean | Hindustan TimesWhen and where will it be visibleSkywatchers around the world will be able to witness the Supermoon reach its peak at 5:30 am EST (4 pm IST) on January 3, space.com reported.In India, the best views will come at the moonrise on January 3, and the skywatchers can see it after the sunset at around 5:45 pm-6 pm IST. During this time, the moon will appear 362,641 km away and will be seen in its full phase, according to the NASA websiteFurther, this supermoon will be visible at different local times across the world. In New York, it will be visible at 5:30 am EST, in London at 10:03 am GMT, in Tokyo at 7:30 pm, and in Sydney at 9:03 pm local time.The moon will also appear in an orange-yellow hue after the sits closer to the horizon. It will appear bigger due to a phenomenon called the "moon illusion", a visual effect that makes low-hanging moons seem oversized.Also read: January 2026's wolf supermoon promises swift results — here's what to do | Hindustan TimesJanuary's full moon is also known as Wolf Moon due to the Northern Hemisphere folklore referencing wolves that howl during the long winter nights. It also goes by the name “Moon after Yule.”This supermoon can be viewed without any special equipment. However, to identify details on the moon, a telescope or binoculars can be used.

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