Archive · 11 Aug 2025
August 2025 Sturgeon Moon Shines Across the Globe
The Sturgeon Moon, the full moon in August 2025, was a sight to behold!
It appeared orange because of how its light traveled through the Earth's atmosphere.
People worldwide took photos of it.
The moon is called the Sturgeon Moon because it's the time of year when sturgeon fish were easiest to catch.
This year, it happened just before the meteor shower, making the night sky even more exciting.
The Sturgeon Moon, the August full moon, illuminated skies worldwide on August 9, 2025.
The moon appeared orange due to its low position, with light passing through Earth's atmosphere.
Photographers captured the Sturgeon Moon in various settings across the globe.
The Sturgeon Moon gets its name from the time when sturgeon fish were plentiful.
The full moon coincided with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
- Who
- Skywatchers and astrophotographers
- What
- The Sturgeon Moon illuminated the night sky.
- When
- August 9, 2025
- Where
- Worldwide
- Why
- The moon's low position in the sky caused it to appear orange.
Photographers
Meteor Watchers
Impact on Observation
Photographers
Enjoying the spectacle.
Meteor Watchers
Challenges for meteor watchers.
- Event
- Sturgeon Moon
- Date
- August 9, 2025
- Color
- Orange
- Location
- Worldwide
- Related Event
- Perseid meteor shower