August full moon 2025 captivates skywatchers worldwide as Sturgeon Moon lights up the sky (photos)

An orange full moon is pictured rising above city rooftops against a dark sky. A castle-like tower dominates the right hand side of the picture, lit by warm light.

August's full moon, known as the 'Sturgeon Moon' made a splash when it leapt above the southern horizon on Aug. 9 earlier this week, illuminating the summer sky mere days before the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

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