01/03/2026
🌕☄️🌞 Cosmic triple-header TOMORROW: the first full supermoon of the year, the Quadrantid meteor shower peak, and perihelion — Earth’s closest point to the Sun.
✨ This combo won’t line up again until 2045✨
🌕 Supermoon (Perigee + Full Moon)
The Moon is reaching perigee, its closest point to Earth this orbit, at the same time it becomes full — the Wolf Moon. This produces a supermoon, appearing noticeably larger and brighter than average, with moonlight intense enough to sharpen nighttime shadows.
☀️ Perihelion — Earth’s Closest Point to the Sun
Even as winter grips the Northern Hemisphere, Earth is actually making its closest approach to the Sun of the entire year. We’re about 3 million miles closer than we are in July, which causes our planet to travel at its fastest orbital speed, racing around the Sun at nearly 67,000 mph.
☄️ Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peak
Earth is also passing through a dense debris stream left behind by an ancient asteroid, triggering the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower.
Under ideal dark skies, the Quadrantids can produce 40–100 meteors per hour. However, this year’s bright supermoon will significantly reduce visibility, meaning most observers may only spot a handful per hour. The good news: the Quadrantids are famous for bright fireballs, which can still punch through the moonlight and leave glowing trails across the sky.
🔭🌌 If skies are clear tonight, take a moment to look up.