This August 2025 is going to be full of celestial events. First up, in early August, the full Sturgeon Moon will illuminate the night, then the moon will pass near Neptune and Saturn, and later a conjunction between Venus and Jupiter will happen.
Here’s everything you need to know about some of the celestial events happening during the first half of August.
August's full moon will rise on August 9, 2025. The time will vary depending on your location. Here are a few times based on the different time zones:
Eastern Time: 3:54 a.m.
Central Time: 2:54 a.m.
Pacific Time: 12:54 a.m.
As the sun sets, look eastward towards the moon's rise. It’s possible that as the moon rises, it will appear orange.
The best way to see the Sturgeon Moon is to find a place with a higher elevation, such as a hilltop with an unobstructed view of the ...