If you’re looking for a fun summer activity, witnessing celestial events is a great way to spend the night, and the August full moon is on its way.
So far this summer, we’ve had the July buck moon, the northern lights visible in some places and even a glimpse of the Milky Way. There’s certainly more to come, such as a brilliant nova explosion that could happen soon, and you don’t want to miss it.
When is the August full moon? Is the next full moon a supermoon? How did it get its name? Here’s more on the August full moon.
When is the August full moon in 2025?
The August full moon, known as the sturgeon moon, will reach peak illumination on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 3:55 a.m. ET, according to Space.com.
Is the August full moon a supermoon?
There are five full moons remaining this year; three will be supermoons.
What phase of the lunar cycle is the moon in now?
As of Aug. 7, the moon is currently in its waxing gibbous phase at 96% illumination, according to Space.com. The moon’s phases in August are:
How to see August’s full moon and a bonus celestial event
The August full moon will rise in the east shortly after sunset. It will set in the early morning sky near an alignment of Venus, Jupiter and Saturn, according to the Providence Journal.
What is the August moon called? More about the sturgeon moon
This month’s full moon will be called the sturgeon moon, named by the Native Americans, according to Almanac.
Why did the Native Americans call the August full moon the sturgeon moon?
This name comes from the giant lake sturgeon, a prehistoric-looking fish, once found abundantly in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. This important food staple was readily caught in August and September by Native Americans. Though they were plentiful then, sturgeon are rare today in the Great Lakes.
When is the September 2025 full moon? What is it called?
The September full moon, the corn moon, will peak on September 7, 2025, per Space.com
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: When is the August full moon 2025? How to see it in Ohio, why it’s called the sturgeon moon
Reporting by Mariyam Muhammad, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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