Overview

• It peaked at 3:55 a.m. ET on August 9 and will stay fully illuminated through the night into August 10.
• Observers in the UK have the rare opportunity to see it rise on both August 9 and again on August 10.
• Its “Sturgeon” nickname traces to August sturgeon runs in the Great Lakes and draws on Native American and Old Farmer’s Almanac traditions.
• The horizon “moon illusion” and strong fullness make it clearly visible even under urban light pollution.
• Its lingering brightness is forecast to obscure fainter meteors at the Perseid shower peak on August 12–13, so stargazers are advised to adjust viewing plans accordingly.