# Sturgeon Moon (2027-08-17)

The Sturgeon Moon is the traditional name for this month's full moon.

**Date:** 2027-08-17
**Type:** full-moon
**Visibility:** Visible throughout the US and Canada, weather permitting, rising around sunset.
The Sturgeon Moon is the traditional name for this month's full moon.

**Best viewing tip:** Best viewed low on the horizon just after moonrise, when the Moon looks largest due to the well-known 'moon illusion.'

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