Daily Current Affairs / August's Full Moon, Known as 'Sturgeon Moon', to Peak on August 9: NASA:
Category : Science and Tech Published on: August 09 2025
According to NASA, the full Moon in August, referred to as the ‘Sturgeon Moon’, will be most visible on August 9. The name traces its origin to Native American tribes of the Great Lakes region, who noted the abundance of sturgeon fish during this time. Alternate names for the August full Moon include Corn Moon, Black Cherries Moon, and Mountain Shadows Moon, each reflecting regional harvesting traditions.