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The first 'supermoon' of 2026 lights up the night sky

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The first “supermoon” of 2026 lights up the night sky in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo/IC]

On Jan 3, the year’s first “supermoon” illuminated the night sky. A “supermoon” occurs when a full moon is near perigee, the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit. This makes the Moon appear larger and brighter than usual.

 

Last Updated: Jan 04, 2026

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