The Earth will be closest to the moon on Jan. 1 and will appear bigger in the nighttime sky.
The January supermoon is also known as the Wolf Moon, named after the wolves that once howled in hunger around Native American villages during January full moons, according to the Old Farmer's Alamanac.
Credit: Scott Eisen
Credit: Scott Eisen
A second supermoon in one month is known as a Blue Moon and that happens on Jan. 31st.
Also on Jan. 31st, the year's only North American eclipse just before dawn. The Old Farmer's Almanac said it should be visible west of the Mississippi and in western Canada.
Credit: David McNew
Credit: David McNew
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