03/01/2026
Stargazers, don’t miss these dazzling sky events this January 🚨
◾January 3: Wolf Supermoon
The first Full Moon of the year is a Supermoon — and a big one. At its closest point to Earth, it will appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical micro-moon. Look East just after sunset for the best view.
◾January 3: Earth at Perihelion
On the same day, Earth reaches perihelion — its closest point to the Sun for the entire year, about 91.4 million miles (147 million km) away. Though not visible, Earth is now moving at its fastest orbital speed: around 67,000 mph (107,000 km/h).
◾January 3–4: Quadrantids Meteor Shower
One of the year's strongest meteor showers peaks, producing up to 120 meteors per hour. But the Supermoon will likely wash out many faint trails. Your best chance? Early morning on January 4, looking toward the constellation Boötes.
◾January 10: Jupiter at Opposition
Jupiter will be at its biggest and brightest as Earth passes directly between it and the Sun. Fully illuminated, it rises in the East at sunset and stays visible all night — don’t miss its moons through binoculars or a small telescope.
◾January 23: Moon Meets Saturn and Neptune
A crescent Moon sits close to Saturn, with distant Neptune nearby. Saturn is visible to the naked eye, but binoculars will help you spot Neptune low on the Western horizon just after sunset.
◾January 27: Moon Meets the Pleiades
The Moon brushes past the bright Pleiades star cluster in Ta**us. Look high in the Southern sky after dark — it’s one of the most beautiful sights of the season.
