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August's full moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon, stemming from the increase in sturgeon fish in North American lakes at this time of year. The lunar spectacle became visible at dusk on August 1.
Twice in the space of a calendar month, the moon will appear in the night's sky as an extra big and bright orb. The supermoons will occur on August 1 and August 31.
August 2023 stargazing will deliver the treat of two full moons that are also supermoons and peak Perseids.
Warm summer nights are numbered across North America with the start of autumn right around the corner, but there will be several notable night sky events for stargazers to enjoy in August.
Blue Moons occur every two to three years. This month’s second full moon is the closest and brightest supermoon until 2025.