Stunning “Wolf Moon” lights up Central Oregon skies

CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon residents were treated to a breathtaking sight Saturday night as the year’s first full moon — known as the Wolf Moon — illuminated the High Desert skies from Bend to La Pine to Prineville.

Viewers across the region shared incredible photos of the glowing supermoon as it climbed above the horizon, casting a bright, silvery light across the landscape.

This particular full moon qualified as a supermoon, appearing about 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than a typical full moon because it was closer to Earth in its orbit. It officially peaked around 2 a.m., but its dramatic rise at dusk drew widespread attention — and plenty of cameras.

Thank you to everyone who captured and shared your images of the Wolf Moon with us.