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Baltimore, Maryland – The first weekend of the New Year brings a rare night-sky event across Maryland and Delaware as the Wolf Moon rises as a supermoon, marking the last opportunity to see a full moon this large and bright until the end of 2026. If skies remain clear, residents across the Chesapeake region could see one of the most impressive moonrises of the year.
According to astronomical timing, the Wolf Moon reaches peak illumination early Saturday morning around 5:03 a.m. EST, but the most visually striking moment comes later that day. In central Maryland, including Baltimore, sunset occurs shortly after 4:50 p.m., with moonrise following soon after during early twilight. Similar timing is expected across Delaware, including Wilmington and Dover, placing the moonrise in the ideal blue-hour window…