Why is it called the 'Sturgeon Moon?' August's moon gets its name from the fish species that dates back 136 million years called lake sturgeon, which are large fish found in the G

Peaking in mid-August ( Aug. 12 ), NASA considers this “the best meteor shower of the year,” noting, “With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long ‘wakes’ of light and color behind them as they streak through Earth’s atmosphere.”

The full moon takes place a mere three days before the Perseids meteor shower peaks, and 11 days before the next planet parade.