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Heads up: The sturgeon moon and Perseids lighting up the night sky in August
Peaking in mid-August ( Aug. 12 ), NASA considers this “the best meteor shower of the year,” noting, “With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long ‘wakes’ of light and color behind them as they streak through Earth’s atmosphere.”
The next full moon will be the August sturgeon moon, set to rise on Aug. 9, amid the Mercury retrograde and just before the Perseid meteor shower peaks.
Here's everything to know about the August full moon, including what is a sturgeon moon and what big celestial event coincides with it.
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When is the next full moon? What to know about August's 'Sturgeon Moon'Why is it called the 'Sturgeon Moon?' August's moon gets its name from the fish species that dates back 136 million years ...
Sturgeon Moon, the second full moon of summer, will lighten up the sky on Saturday, August 9. Why is it called Sturgeon Moon?
Our August full moon guide tells you everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon, including where and when to see it.
The full Sturgeon Moon is set to rise on Saturday, August 9, and many Brits are preparing for a potentially sleepless night.
The next full moon is Saturday, Aug. 9, and is sometimes called the Sturgeon Moon. It gets that name from when "The Great ...
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