Archive · 7 Aug 2025
The Sturgeon Moon: Its Significance and Celestial Events
The August full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon because it's when the sturgeon fish were plentiful in the Great Lakes.
Native Americans relied on these fish for food.
This moon has other names too, like the Wild Rice Moon and the Corn Moon, depending on the culture.
In 2025, the Sturgeon Moon will be at its fullest on August 9th, and you can see it for a few days before and after.
Also, you can see Venus and Jupiter close together in the sky at this time.
August's Full Moon is traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon.
The name references the abundance of sturgeon fish in the Great Lakes during this time.
The Sturgeon Moon will peak on August 9, 2025.
It will be visible for about three days, from August 8 to August 10.
Venus and Jupiter will appear close together in the pre-dawn sky during the moon.
- Who
- The name originates from Native Americans and is related to the sturgeon fish.
- What
- The August full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon.
- When
- The Sturgeon Moon will peak on August 9, 2025.
- Where
- The Great Lakes region of North America.
- Why
- The name represents the abundance of sturgeon fish during this time of year.
Native American traditions
Astronomical View
Traditions
Native American traditions
Celebration of the sturgeon harvest and other natural events.
Astronomical View
Not applicable
- Traditional Name
- Sturgeon Moon
- Date of Peak Full Moon (2025)
- August 9
- Visibility Duration
- About 3 days (August 8-10)
- Other Names
- Wild Rice Moon, Green Corn Moon, Corn Moon, Lynx Moon, Lightning Moon
- Celestial Event
- Venus and Jupiter close together