What is a Sturgeon Moon?
The Sturgeon Moon is the full moon in August, named after the large sturgeon fish that were historically abundant during this time of year.
Stargazing / Lunar Events
The August 2025 full 'Sturgeon Moon' graced the night sky, captivating skywatchers worldwide with its stunning display. As the summer sky illuminated, anticipation builds for the upcoming total lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025, promising...
## The August 2025 Sturgeon Moon
The Sturgeon Moon, named after the large fish historically abundant during this time of year, offered breathtaking views to skywatchers around the globe. Photographers captured the moon rising over iconic locations such as the Colosseum in Rome&ref=yanuki.com, the Eiffel Tower in Paris&ref=yanuki.com, and the Manhattan skyline&ref=yanuki.com.
### Rayleigh Scattering
Many photographers captured the moon during moonrise, highlighting its yellow-orange glow. This effect is due to Rayleigh Scattering, where Earth's atmosphere scatters bluer wavelengths of sunlight.
## Total Lunar Eclipse on September 7, 2025
On September 7, 2025, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across Saudi Arabia, the Arab region, and other parts of the world, including Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa. During this event, the moon will pass entirely into Earth’s shadow, often taking on a reddish hue, popularly known as a “blood moon.”
### Eclipse Visibility
According to the Jordan News Daily&ref=yanuki.com, the eclipse will begin at 7:27 PM (local time) when the eastern edge of the moon enters Earth’s shadow. Totality will occur at 8:31 PM and last until 9:53 PM. The eclipse will end completely at 10:56 PM.
### The Science Behind the Red Color
The reddish color seen during a total lunar eclipse is a result of sunlight scattered in Earth’s atmosphere. The atmosphere absorbs most wavelengths of sunlight, but longer red wavelengths bend around Earth’s edges and illuminate the moon. The intensity of the red color depends on atmospheric conditions; high levels of water vapor and carbon dioxide can result in a darker eclipse.
The Sturgeon Moon is the full moon in August, named after the large sturgeon fish that were historically abundant during this time of year.
The red color is caused by sunlight scattered in Earth’s atmosphere, where shorter wavelengths are absorbed, and longer red wavelengths are bent around Earth to illuminate the moon.
The total lunar eclipse will be visible across Saudi Arabia, much of the Arab world, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa.
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