New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- Residents of Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Lucknow and other cities witnessed a spectacular celestial display as the first supermoon of 2026, popularly known as the Wolf Moon, illuminated the night sky on 3 January. Videos and images of the glowing Moon quickly surfaced on social media, capturing the attention of skywatchers across eastern India.

The Wolf Moon marked the first supermoon of the year, a phenomenon that occurs when a full Moon coincides with perigee-the point in the Moon's orbit when it comes closest to Earth. Because of this alignment, the Moon appeared significantly brighter than usual, standing out clearly even in urban skies.

Astronomers noted that on Friday night, the Moon was positioned at a distance of ...