[What to do this weekend?] New Year’s wishes for the night of January 3 under the supermoon

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It’s a new year with new excitement. Have you all made your New Year’s resolutions and wishes?

This weekend, on January 3, the night sky will be filled with the first full moon of the new year, and it’s not like any other: it’s a supermoon. A supermoon is when the moon rises at its closest point to Earth, and this Saturday’s moon is predicted to be about 6% larger and 13% brighter than usual.

The first full moon of the new year, and the first supermoon, is called the

is so big and bright that it’s been nicknamed the “Wolf Moon.

It’s as if the moon has stepped up to the plate to listen more closely to our wishes, and somehow, when you make a wish under a bigger, brighter full moon than ever before, it feels like it’s more likely to come true. If you miss this one, you won’t be able to see a supermoon until later this year in November, so why not go out for a night walk this weekend to celebrate?

Here are some of the best places to watch the supermoon in Seoul.

1. Nowon Astronomy and Space Science Center

Nowon Astronomy and Space Science Center is running a night observation program until February this year.

While you’re there, why not take a closer look at the supermoon through the observatory’s telescopes?

📍Nowon Planetarium and Space Science Center, 13, Dongil-ro 205-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul (Naver map)

🎟️비 : Adult 2,000 won｜6 years old and over 1,000 won

❗Reserve in advance here

2. Namsan Park & Namsan Photo Island

If you want to capture the night view of Seoul’s city center and the moon in the same frame, Namsan Park is the place to go.

The cable car ride to the observation deck and the view of the supermoon

is a great way to celebrate the start of the new year.

📍Namsan 1st Annex, 231 Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul (Naver map)

3. Han River Park & Seokchon Lake

If you want to capture the moonlight reflected on the water of the river, there’s no better place than Hangang Park and Lake Park.

The brightly lit supermoon will be reflected not only in the night sky, but also on the wide expanse of water.

📍Banpo Hangang Park, 40, Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea (Naver Map)

Yeouido Hangang Park, 330 Yeoui-dong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea (Naver map)

Seokchon Lake, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Naver map)

4. Seoul Sky Park

Sky Park, with its panoramic view, is another great spot for supermoon viewing. Even in the city center, the size and brightness of the moon will seem even more real when viewed under the wide open sky.

📍95, Haneul Park-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Naver map)

5. Bukak Palgakjeong

Located at a relatively high point in downtown Seoul, Bukak Palgakjeong is a great place to see the moon with unobstructed views in all directions. It is located in the center of the Bukaks Skyway, making it a great place to enjoy the night view.

📍267, Bukaksan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea (Naver map)

6. Eungbongsan Palgakjeong

One of Seoul’s most iconic night view spots. It may be a bit intimidating for first-time drivers due to the limited parking and the alleyway access, but a short walk will take you to the supermoon with a stunning view of Seoul at night.

📍Eungbongsan Palgakjeong, Eungbong-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Naver map)

7. Pangyo Lake Park, Bundang

I’m a writer for Secret Seoul, but I actually live in Pangyo, Bundang, so I’m selflessly recommending this place.

The other day, on my way home from a quick beer with my sister, I saw an unusually clear starry night sky and realized that the skies were much clearer than in Seoul.

If you want to enjoy the moon and stars in a place with relatively little light pollution in the city center, I recommend Pangyo Lake Park.

📍Pangyo Hwarang Park, Sampyeong-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (Naver map)

❄️ Check the weather on January 3

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the night sky will be mostly clear in Seoul on January 3. However, temperatures are expected to be very low, at minus 14 degrees Celsius to minus 7 degrees Celsius, resulting in a strong wind chill.

If you plan to stay outside for a long time to watch the supermoon

bundle up with winter boots, gloves, hot packs, long puffers, etc.

and don’t forget to bundle up.