Was October 28, 2026 the closest full moon this year?
NO
No — the closest full moon of 2026 is the Cold Moon on December 23 (US time), not October 28.
Why
- Today is a waning gibbous moon, 17.5 days old, with the October full moon already past.
- The Cold Moon's full moment is 01:28 UTC on December 24, at about 356,700 km.
- The next full moon, November 24, is a supermoon but ranks behind December.