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Rise of Sturgeon Moon on Aug. 8-9

How to see the full moon and planets this weekend

August’s full sturgeon moon is peaking this weekend, accompanied by meteor showers and shining planets. Here’s how to see the celestial sights.

Space on MSN · 10h

August full moon 2025 rises this weekend: Here's how to see the stunning 'Sturgeon Moon'

August's full 'Sturgeon Moon' rises this weekend, putting on a spectacular lunar light show as it leaps above the southeastern horizon at sunset on Aug. 9.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

Sturgeon Moon 2025: How To Best See August's Lunar Show

The Sturgeon Moon is best seen from an elevated location, like an open field or an east-facing coastline with a clear view of the eastern horizon. While the naked eye works for this annual lunar event, binoculars or a small telescope can offer a much better view.

NASA’s moon nuclear reactor

The New York Times · 13h

NASA Is Getting Fired Up About a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon

Placing an atomic energy source on the lunar surface is “not science fiction,” experts say, but does pose technical challenges.

Space.com on MSN · 2d

NASA aiming to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030

NASA is accelerating its plans for a nuclear reactor on the moon. For several years now, the agency has been working to get a 40-kilowatt fission system ready for launch to the moon by the early 2030s. But interim NASA chief Sean Duffy is about to announce a more ambitious path, via a directive set to be released this week, according to Politico.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

NASA To Build Nuclear Reactor on the Moon: What To Know

The new timeline will be announced by interim NASA administrator Sean Duffy, according to a report citing internal documents.

Moon may spoil viewing. Here's best time to watch.

Yahoo · 4h

Perseid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night, but the moon may steal the show

It's the most popular meteor shower of the year, but stargazers will need to take a few extra steps in 2025 to enjoy the peak of the Perseids.

Live Science on MSN · 1d

The Perseids are about to peak — here's how to watch the glorious meteor shower without the full moon ruining the show

As many as 100 "shooting stars" per hour can be seen during the peak of the Perseids on Aug. 12 and 13, but a bright full moon means evasive action is required.

Omaha.com · 8h

Perseid meteor shower: Moon may spoil viewing. Here's best time to watch.

If you’re hoping to catch the peak of this year’s Perseid meteor shower, plan to head out earlier in the evening as moonlight may interfere with visibility.

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Texas-based Firefly made history with its moon landing. Here’s how it’s fueling its next adventures

Firefly Aerospace made history in March as the first commercial firm to land a spacecraft upright on the moon. Now, the ...

Space.com on MSN4h

China's lunar lander aces touchdown and takeoff tests ahead of planned 2030 crewed moon mission (video)

China conducted takeoff and touchdown tests with its "Lanyue" moon lander on Aug. 6, 2025, as it prepares to launch a crewed ...

August sturgeon moon: What it means for your zodiac sign

This year, the sturgeon moon falls in Aquarius, an air sign and the 11th sign of the zodiac. It's opposite Leo, a fire sign. ...

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Solar powered moon brick factory could build future lunar cities

Chinese scientists have developed a remarkable machine that could revolutionize how humans build structures on the moon. The ...

Space.com on MSN11h

A blood moon is coming: Here's what you need to know about the total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7

On Sept 7, 2025, a dramatic "blood moon" will rise as Earth experiences its second total lunar eclipse of the year.

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Sturgeon moon 2025: When to watch and what makes this full moon special

The August 2025 full moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, comes with a bonus planetary lineup, a meteor shower, and more.

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Moon exploration company Firefly’s IPO pricing shows investor demand keeps rising

Space exploration company Firefly Aerospace’s stock is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “FLY” ...

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What Time Is August's Full Moon? An Astronomer Explains What's Special About It

August's moon was nicknamed the Sturgeon Moon by the Farmer's Almanac, a nicknamed derived by the fish found in the Great ...

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Rise of Sturgeon Moon on Aug. 8-9

NASA’s moon nuclear reactor

Moon may spoil viewing. Here's best time to watch.

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