The next supermoon will be the super full Moon on 24 December 2026 (Christmas Eve), with an earlier super new Moon on 16 May 2026.

Quick Scoop

  • The next super full Moon is on 24 December 2026 (UTC), when the Moon is both full and near its closest point to Earth, so it will look a bit bigger and brighter than usual.
  • There is also a super new Moon on 16 May 2026 (UTC); it will not be visible, but it marks the start of the supermoon season in 2026.
  • Some astronomers also count an earlier full supermoon on 3 January 2026 , often called the “wolf Moon,” as the first supermoon of that year, depending on the distance threshold used.

What is a supermoon?

  • A supermoon happens when a full (or new) Moon occurs close to perigee, the Moon’s closest approach to Earth in its slightly elliptical orbit.
  • In this configuration, the Moon can appear up to about 14% larger and noticeably brighter than an average full Moon, though the difference is subtle to casual observers.

Key upcoming supermoon dates (UTC)

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Date Type Notes
3 January 2026 Super full Moon “Wolf Moon”; counted as a supermoon in some 2026 lists.
16 May 2026 Super new Moon Dark sky, good for stargazing even though the Moon is not visible.
24 December 2026 Super full Moon Next widely noted super full Moon, near perigee on Christmas Eve.
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