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2026 peak: Monday, August 17, 2026 at 11:47 a.m. ET.
Traditional name: Sturgeon Moon.
Origin: named for the lake sturgeon that were most easily caught in the Great Lakes each August.
Zodiac sign at peak: Aquarius.
Best viewing: 30 minutes after sunset on the night of peak, clear horizon to the east.
Pair with: the Almanac’s Best Days calendar for moon-aligned planting and projects.
2026 peak: Monday, August 17, 2026 at 11:47 a.m. ET.
Traditional name: Sturgeon Moon.
Origin: named for the lake sturgeon that were most easily caught in the Great Lakes each August.
Zodiac sign at peak: Aquarius.
Best viewing: 30 minutes after sunset on the night of peak, clear horizon to the east.
Pair with: the Almanac’s Best Days calendar for moon-aligned planting and projects.