New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- A dazzling Wolf Supermoon is set to steal the show on January 3, lighting up the night sky with a glow brighter and bigger than a typical full Moon.

A supermoon occurs when a full Moon happens near perigee, the point in its orbit where it comes closest to Earth.

On the night of 3 January, the 'wolf supermoon' would be just about 362,000 km from Earth, placing it near its closest point in orbit. This proximity will make it appear up to 14% larger and as much as 30% brighter than when it is farthest away. The size difference - however - may be subtle to the naked eye, as per reports.

The moon would get what astronomers call a "triple boost." It occurs when the Earth is close to the Sun - increasing the amount of sunl...