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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The first weekend of the New Year brings a rare and visually striking celestial event across Oklahoma and Arkansas as the Wolf Moon rises as a supermoon, offering the last chance to see a full moon this large and bright until the end of 2026. With broad southern horizons and typically clear winter evenings, parts of the region could see especially dramatic viewing conditions.
According to astronomical timing, the Wolf Moon reaches peak illumination early Saturday morning around 4 a.m. CST, but the most eye-catching moment comes later that day. Across central Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City, sunset occurs shortly after 5:30 p.m., with moonrise following during early twilight. Similar timing is expected across central Arkansas, including Little Rock, placing the moonrise squarely in the blue-hour window that enhances its size and color…