Overview

• The full Sturgeon Moon reaches peak illumination simultaneously worldwide at 3:55 a.m. EDT on August 9, with local times varying from 12:55 a.m. in Los Angeles to 8:55 a.m. in London and 2:25 p.m. in Delhi.
• Named by Native American tribes for the sturgeon’s seasonal abundance in the Great Lakes, the moon is also known as the Grain Moon and Corn Moon.
• Sky watchers should consult region-specific moonrise schedules and use binoculars or telescopes from elevated, unobstructed sites for the best view.
• On August 12, the Moon will pass within about 3.5° of Saturn and Neptune, forming a close planetary cluster visible through optical aids.
• The bright full moon’s glow around the August 12–13 Perseid peak could significantly diminish all but the brightest meteors.