Skywatchers around the world were treated with a breathtaking heavenly display as an August full moon, known as Sturgeon Moon, illuminated the Night Sky on August 9, 2025. This second month in the northern hemisphere, observers captivated observers near the horizon.
Astrophotographs around the world showed their talent by capturing a shining disc in a diverse environment – from urban rulers to a quiet natural landscape. These pictures emphasize the timeless substances of the Moon and its cultural significance across different regions and traditions.
Here is a collection of some of the most captivating photos of Sturgeon Moon from August 2025, reminiscent of a miracle and beauty that the night sky still offers.
Photographers from different countries skillfully captured stunning paintings by Sturgeon Moon and showed their warm, pulsating shades because they rose just after 21:00 in the UK and other parts of the world.
The deep orange color of the moon is caused by its low position in the sky, allowing its light to go through more Earth’s atmosphere. This distracts the shorter blue wavelengths and allows longer red and orange wavelengths of observers to create the fiery appearance of the moon.
Sturgeon Moon has its traditional name since the year, when Sturgeon Fish – is a large, prehistoric freshwater fish – the most unpleasant and easy to catch, especially in the Great Lakes in North America. The indigenous communities such as Anishinaaab have recognized August full moon as a signal for important seasonal activities, including rice harvesting, and it was acquired by alternative names such as “Ricing Moon”.
This year’s Sturgeon Moon also arrived just a few days before the peak of Perseid Meteor shower, which increases the excitement of summer astronomical events.
The brilliance of the full moon was a challenge for meteor observers, but offered a perfect spectacle for photographers and occasional observers.
(Tagstotranslate) August 2025 Sturgeon Moon
