A Double Feature, Featuring August’s Full Moon!

This weekend will be a double feature for fans of the moon. The Sturgeon Moon, which is what August's full moon is called, will be rising twice, just after sunset on both Friday and Saturday, allowing those interested in a closer look at the moon the opportunity to do so.

Why Is It The Sturgeon Moon Called The Sturgeon Moon

According to the Farmers Almanac, the Sturgeon Moon gets its name from Native Americans, as this was about the time of year when they were catching lake sturgeon, so they related that to August's full moon. You can learn more about the Sturgeon Moon and why it's named that by heading here.

How Are We Able To See The Full Moon Twice?

Live Science goes into great detail on why we can catch the full moon on back to back days, but what it boils down to is that since the full moon on Friday night doesn't reach it's full 'potential' until 2:55 in the morning, we will get the chance to see it again Saturday, as the moon still won't have fully orbited around. That's what makes this incredible to see.

Where Should You Be Looking For The Best View Of The Moon?

At dusk, you will want a good view of the eastern-facing horizon, that is where the moon will rise from both Friday and Saturday. The time that the moon will start to rise on Friday is at 8:40pm and on Saturday at 9:03pm.

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The forecast for Friday night and Saturday evening is calling for scattered storms Friday, and partly cloudy skies for Saturday. Hopefully, we are able to capture the Sturgeon Moon one of the nights.