Supermoon 2026
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
📝 About Supermoon 2026
A supermoon occurs when the Moon's elliptical orbit brings it to perigee (its closest point to Earth, about 363,000 km away) at the same time as a full moon, causing it to appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a full moon at apogee. The term was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979, and while astronomers prefer 'perigee-syzygy full moon,' the popular name has stuck. Multiple supermoons can occur each year when consecutive full moons happen to coincide with perigee passages. Despite claims to the contrary, scientific studies have found no reliable link between supermoons and natural disasters or unusual behavior.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Thursday
- Days Remaining
- 142
- Category
- Seasons & Astronomy
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 142 days until Supermoon 2026 on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Supermoon 2026 is on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
A supermoon occurs when the Moon's elliptical orbit brings it to perigee (its closest point to Earth, about 363,000 km away) at the same time as a full moon, causing it to appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a full moon at apogee. The term was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979, and while astronomers prefer 'perigee-syzygy full moon,' the popular name has stuck. Multiple supermoons can occur each year when consecutive full moons happen to coincide with perigee passages. Despite claims to the contrary, scientific studies have found no reliable link between supermoons and natural disasters or unusual behavior.
Supermoon 2026 falls on a Thursday.