Charlotte skywatchers will get a rare celestial show tonight as three major astronomical events line up at once.
The first full supermoon of 2026, the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower, and Earth’s closest point to the sun all occur within hours. This exact combination will not happen again until 2045, according to the Smithsonian.
The January full moon, known as the Wolf Moon, reaches peak brightness as it swings closest to Earth. That alignment creates a supermoon, making it appear about 14% larger and brighter in the Charlotte night sky…