The Sturgeon Moon is best seen from an elevated location, like an open field or an east-facing coastline with a clear view of the eastern horizon. While the naked eye works for this annual lunar event, binoculars or a small telescope can offer a much better view.

On August 9, 2025, the sky will gift us the Sturgeon Moon—a luminous reminder that even in the chaos of modern life, the rhythms of nature continue to beat with precision and beauty.

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