A ugust's full moon, known as the 'Sturgeon Moon' made a splash when it leapt above the southern horizon on Aug. 9 earlier this week, illuminating the summer sky mere days before the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

Although August's full moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, has peaked, it will still appear full to people who missed it over the weekend. Here's everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon and the rest of the full moons in 2025. August's Sturgeon full moon peaked early Saturday morning, Aug. 9, at 3:54 a.m. ET.

Tonight's full moon will shine for days. Here's when and what to know about August full sturgeon moon meaning and this month's moon phases.