August's full moon is known as the sturgeon moon, thanks to the giant fish that were once plentiful this time of the year in the northeastern U.S.

The full moon reaches peak illumination on Sat. Aug. 9, at 3:55 a.m. ET, according to the Old Farmers’ Almanac. But there’s ...

There's plenty to see in the night sky in August 2025, ranging from planetary conjunctions to spotting the Dumbbell Nebula.

A pair of celestial events will occur in coming days, as August’s full moon and the peak of the Perseids meteor shower are ...

Skies in Central Indiana should be clear during the full moon. Its brightness is a problem, however, for the height of the ...

The biggest and best of the summer’s string of meteor showers is now underway. The Perseids - known for bringing bright ...

The best time to see the full Sturgeon Moon is at moonrise during dusk on August 8, when it appears above the eastern horizon in the Northern Hemisphere. You can check the moonrise and moonset times ...

Stargazers recommend setting up around 10 p.m., though the real action builds between 2–4 a.m. Just lie back, give your eyes ...

One of the richest and steadiest meteor showers will fly over the night sky of Iowa this month, but sky conditions may hinder ...

The Perseids are one of the most visually spectacular meteor showers of the year and are known for spawning impressive ...

The Perseid meteor shower peaks around August 12–13, offering a chance to see up to 150 meteors per hour. However, the full ...

The Perseids meteor shower will peak on the night of August 12-13, with up to 60 meteors per hour visible, although the view ...