Other names for August's full Moon, according to the Farmer's Almanac, include the Flying Up Moon, from the Cree, describing young birds leaving the nest; the Mountain Shadows Moon, from the Tlingit; and several other names to do with gathering the harvest before colder weather sets in.

The August full moon, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, will rise on Aug. 9, offering an impressive lunar display for skywatchers worldwide.

As the month wraps up, August also offers a rare black moon on August 23, according to EarthSky . This black moon is the third new moon in a season of four, which occurs about once every 33 months.