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What to Know About and How to View August's Full Moon

UNITED STATES, AUG 7 – The Sturgeon Full Moon peaks just before 4 a.m. ET on August 9, named for the fish commonly caught during this seasonal event, NASA said.

  • On August 8, the Sturgeon Moon will appear shortly after sunset and will reach its fullest phase at 3:55 a.m. Eastern Time on August 9.
  • This full moon occurs near lunar aphelion when the moon is farthest from the sun and is named for the sturgeon fish once abundant in North American waters.
  • The National Weather Service forecasts mostly clear skies with lows around 63-64 degrees on August 8 and 9, supporting good visibility of the moon and nearby planets.
  • On August 11-12, the planet pair most luminous in the night sky will appear less than one degree apart, coinciding with the active period of the Perseid meteor shower, which reaches its maximum on August 12-13.
  • Observers can enjoy the bright Sturgeon Moon this weekend before the next full moon, known as the Harvest Moon, rises on September 7.
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By Gina Park, CNN Skywatchers will be able to see the full moon at its most illuminating this week. The August full moon, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, will be visible from Friday night into early Saturday. It will reach its fullest extent around 3:55 a.m. Miami time on Saturday, according to EarthSky. “The nice thing about a full moon is that even if you’re in a big city with a lot of lights, you can really appreciate the full moon,” said Ke…

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