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The Full Sturgeon Moon rises tonight – don't miss it!

Step outside after sunset and look east – the Full Sturgeon Moon is rising, glowing slightly bigger and brighter than usual.

Named after the seasonal sturgeon harvests of North America, this moon will light up the night sky from dusk ‘til dawn. It climbs high into the southern sky around midnight, and sets just after sunrise tomorrow, August 9.

The Moon reaches peak fullness at 3:55 a.m. EDT (7:55 UTC), when early risers in the U.S. will catch it hovering low in the west, just before dawn.

It’s not a supermoon, but it’s a bit closer than average, making it subtly larger and more luminous – a great reason to pause and look up.

The Moon will appear in the constellation Capricornus, though its glow will outshine most of the nearby stars.

Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, take a moment to watch. The Sturgeon Moon is one of the year’s brightest full moons – a glowing symbol of late summer and the rhythms of the sky.