Wolf Moon 2026: Paush Purnima’s First Full Moon Supermoon Lights Up the Sky Over Puri (Watch Video)
Residents and tourists in the coastal town of Puri witnessed the first celestial event of 2026 as the "Wolf Moon" rose over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday. This full moon also marked the year's first supermoon, a phenomenon occurring when the moon reaches its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit.
Puri, January 3: Residents and tourists in the coastal town of Puri witnessed the first celestial event of 2026 as the "Wolf Moon" rose over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday. This full moon also marked the year's first supermoon, a phenomenon occurring when the moon reaches its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit. According to astronomical data, this proximity made the lunar disk appear significantly larger and approximately 30% brighter than a standard full moon. In Puri, the clear night sky provided an ideal vantage point for observers gathered along the shoreline. Traditionally known as the Wolf Moon, the January full moon holds cultural and seasonal significance. Experts note that while supermoons occur several times a year, the clarity of this event offered a rare opportunity for photographers and enthusiasts to document the lunar surface in high detail. Paush Purnima 2026: Complete Guide to Puja, Snan, Daan Timings as Magh Mela Begins In Prayagraj.
The First ‘Supermoon’ of 2026 Was Seen in Puri
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