Forbes Senior Contributor Jamie Carter on This Week's Sturgeon Moon, Highlighting 2020's Rare Full Moon Sightings.

In a clear sky it will look glorious.

August’s Full Moon: August 3.
This August Full Moon is often called the “Sturgeon Moon.”
Best time to view: Just after sunset as the moon rises in the sky, with a slight orange/red hue.
Why The Name: According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac: August’s full Moon was traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon because the giant sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this part of summer.
Why It Matters: Normally we see 12 full moons every year. Some years, we actually get an “extra” full moon. 2020 is that year. We will get 13 full moons; the second full moon in one month time period is called a “blue moon” – hence the expression, “once in a blue moon.”
P.S. October will have two full moons, including one on Halloween night! READ MORE

Forbes Senior Contributor Jamie Carter on This Week’s Sturgeon Moon, Highlighting 2020’s Rare Full Moon Sightings.