This stunning view of the full Sturgeon Moon suspended between New York's iconic skyscrapers was taken by Nazli Zeynep Karabulut on the night of Aug. 9, as the lunar disk rose over New York and was temporarily speared by the point of the Empire State Building.

Although August's full moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, has peaked, it will still appear full to people who missed it over the weekend. Here's everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon and the rest of the full moons in 2025. August's Sturgeon full moon peaked early Saturday morning, Aug. 9, at 3:54 a.m. ET.

Tonight's full moon will shine for days. Here's when and what to know about August full sturgeon moon meaning and this month's moon phases.