Don't Miss these Upcoming Astronomical Events of Jan. 2026 - Lumina Facts #shorts #space #moon

Don't Miss these Upcoming Astronomical Events of Jan. 2026 - Lumina Facts #shorts #space #moon The Full Moon of January is known as the Wolf Moon. The name comes from ancient times when wolves were often heard howling during cold winter nights in the Northern Hemisphere. The Wolf Moon is famous for its bright appearance, clear winter skies, and is perfect for moon watching, night sky observation, and astrophotography. 🔭 Major Astronomical Events in January 2026 🌕 January 03, 2026 – Full Moon (Wolf Moon) The first full moon of 2026 shines at its brightest, lighting up the night sky with stunning clarity. ☄️ January 03–04, 2026 – Quadrantids Meteor Shower One of the strongest meteor showers of the year, producing up to 40–100 meteors per hour under dark sky conditions. 🪐 January 10, 2026 – Jupiter at Opposition Jupiter reaches opposition, appearing brighter and larger than usual and visible all night long — even through binoculars. 🌗 January 10, 2026 – Last Quarter Moon A perfect phase for observing lunar craters and surface details in the early morning sky. 🌑 January 18, 2026 – New Moon The darkest night of the month — ideal for stargazing, Milky Way viewing, galaxies, nebulae, and deep space observation. 🌓 January 26, 2026 – First Quarter Moon Half-illuminated Moon offers excellent contrast for moon observation and telescope viewing. 🌠 Why January 2026 Is Special for Skywatchers January 2026 delivers a powerful combination of a Full Moon (Wolf Moon), the Quadrantids meteor shower, and Jupiter at opposition, making it one of the best months for astronomy lovers, space enthusiasts, and night sky watchers. Upcoming Astronomical Events January 2026 January 2026 night sky events Full Moon Wolf Moon 2026 Wolf Moon January 2026 Quadrantids meteor shower 2026 Meteor shower January 2026 Jupiter opposition January 2026 Jupiter closest to Earth 2026 New Moon January 2026 Best stargazing nights January 2026 Night sky January 2026 Astronomy events 2026 Space events January 2026 Moon phases January 2026 Planetary events 2026 Universe and space facts Stargazing tips January 2026 Astrophotography January 2026 Milky Way January 2026 Deep space observation Upcoming Astronomical Events Rare Astronomical Events Astronomy Events 2025 / 2026 Sky Events This Month Night Sky Events Celestial Events Space Events Lunar Eclipse Solar Eclipse Upcoming Lunar Eclipse Upcoming Solar Eclipse Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse Partial Lunar Eclipse Annular Solar Eclipse Surya Grahan Chandra Grahan Eclipse Date & Time Eclipse Visibility India Meteor Shower Upcoming Meteor Shower Perseid Meteor Shower Leonid Meteor Shower Geminid Meteor Shower Shooting Stars Fireball Meteor Asteroid Debris Best Meteor Shower to Watch Planet Alignment Planetary Alignment Rare Planet Alignment Planets in a Line Visible Planets Tonight Jupiter Saturn Mars Venus Naked Eye Planets Planet Parade SUBSCRIBE #planet #space #universe #viral #trend #science #physics #shorts #moon #wolfmoon #lunar #spacefacts #astronomicalevents #astronomy #spaceevents #planet