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The Sturgeon Moon reflecting on tranquil waters on a clear August night.
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The August Full Moon is Called the Sturgeon Moon—Will Peak on August 9 at 3:55 A.M. EDT

Updated on December 16, 2025August 6, 2025

The August Full Moon is called the Sturgeon Moon. It will rise after sunset and will reach peak illuminationon August 9 at 3:55 A.M. EDT (12:55 A.M. PDT). The Full Moon will rise just after sunset for three days around peak illumination. The August full Moon is called the Sturgeon Moon because Tribes by the …

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