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Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs.

The moon will remain more than 99% illuminated through Monday night and will still appear nearly full Tuesday evening, meaning skywatchers don’t need to limit viewing to a single night. As the moon ...

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Illinois residents won't have to wait long for the new year's first full moon, known as the Wolf Moon. The moon, which also happens to be a supermoon, will rise over Illinois tonight as temperatures ...

The first full moon of 2026, known as the wolf moon, will reach its peak on Saturday, Jan. 3. Ohio offers several designated dark sky locations for optimal full moon and astronomy viewing. The name ...

The first full moon of the year will take place this weekend. This month's full moon is known as a Wolf Moon and is also a super moon, which will look roughly 30% brighter and up to 14% larger, ...