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.

August's full moon has peaked, but there is still time to see the full moon this month before it starts to wane. There are only four full moons left in 2025, so some people may want to try to catch every moon while they have the chance.

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.