The first full moon of 2026 is coming soon. Here's when to look for the January 2026 full moon and Ohio dark sky locations for the best viewing.

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight.

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

From the Harvest Moon to the Cold Moon, discover when the full moons rise in 2026 and what makes each one unique for night sky viewing.

January's full moon is called the Wolf Moon because wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time.

The final night of 2025 is the perfect time to watch the moon close to the Pleiades, find the brightest star in the night sky and see Jupiter close to its best.