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Heads up: The sturgeon moon and Perseids lighting up the night sky in August
Peaking in mid-August ( Aug. 12 ), NASA considers this “the best meteor shower of the year,” noting, “With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long ‘wakes’ of light and color behind them as they streak through Earth’s atmosphere.”
August 2025 skywatch: Perseid meteor shower, full moon, Venus and Jupiter
The full moon occurs on the 9th in the constellation of Aquarius — the Perseid meteor showers peak from August 11-13. Venus and Jupiter conjoin for a summer kiss as the two planets will shine bright together at just a degree apart on August 11 and 12, according to NASA. The two planets will be visible to the east before sunrise.
The next full moon will be the August sturgeon moon, set to rise on Aug. 9, amid the Mercury retrograde and just before the Perseid meteor shower peaks.
Interlune hopes to mine the rare helium-3 isotope from the lunar surface. Customers are already lining up, including the U.S.
July’s full 'Buck Moon' rises close to aphelion, making it the furthest full moon from the sun in 2025. The July full moon, ...
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When is the next full moon? What to know about August's 'Sturgeon Moon'Why is it called the 'Sturgeon Moon?' August's moon gets its name from the fish species that dates back 136 million years ...
Sturgeon Moon, the second full moon of summer, will lighten up the sky on Saturday, August 9. Why is it called Sturgeon Moon?
With this year’s full Sturgeon Moon set to rise on Saturday, August 9, many Brits are bracing for another restless night.
The full Sturgeon Moon is set to rise on Saturday, August 9, and many Brits are preparing for a potentially sleepless night.
The next full moon is Saturday, Aug. 9, and is sometimes called the Sturgeon Moon. It gets that name from when "The Great ...
Our August full moon guide tells you everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon, including where and when to see it.
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