‘Wolf Moon’ Illuminates Pakistani Skies

The first supermoon of 2026 illuminated the skies over Pakistan on Saturday evening, prompting astronomy buffs to gather at popular viewing locations to witness the celestial display.

As noted by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), this January 3 supermoon is dubbed the “Wolf Moon.”

“This marks the final supermoon that started in October 2025,” the agency added.

Suparco explained that the moon’s brightness would peak at nearly 99.8% during this supermoon. It will also appear about 6% to 7% larger than a typical full moon.

The moon will stay visible all through the night, especially around midnight.

The next supermoon is expected in November, confirming that 2026 will not have a third such event.

Experts clarified that a supermoon happens when the moon approaches Earth more closely than usual, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance compared to a standard full moon.

Scientists said that during this event, the moon will be approximately 362,312 kilometers away from Earth.

Astronomers have observed that supermoons often come in sequences of three or four, and this run will wrap up with the January 3 supermoon.