The full moon, also known as August’s sturgeon moon, will be visible from Friday night to Saturday morning. According to NASA, the moon will reach its peak illumination around 3:55 a.m. ET on Saturday. Astronomer Kelsey Young advises observing the moon away from city lights for the most spectacular view.
Historically, August’s full moon is called the sturgeon moon because it marks the time when sturgeon fish are most commonly caught. Other tribes have named the moon after the ripening of cherries or the end of summer.
Meanwhile, three meteor showers will occur during this period: the Southern Delta Aquariids, Alpha Capricornids, and Perseids. However, these showers may not be visible under the full moon. Instead, observe Venus and Jupiter in the early morning hours, which will appear close together in the sky on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Later in August, Mercury will become visible 20-30 degrees below Venus on the horizon. Additionally, Mars can be seen in the western sky right after sunset.
Four more full moons are expected this year, including supermoons in October, November, and December. A total lunar eclipse will occur on September 7-8 in various parts of the world, followed by a partial solar eclipse two weeks later on September 21.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/07/science/august-full-sturgeon-moon