There’s a full moon rising in the sign of the water bearer this weekend, and it’s one of the most powerful of 2025. The Full Sturgeon Moon will directly oppose the sun in Leo on August

But first, let's break down the meaning of the sturgeon moon. The full moon will reach peak illumination in the United States on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 3:55 a.m. ET., according to the U.S. Naval Observatory's Astronomical Applications Department.

The full moon allows us to shine a light on ourselves and our subconscious to reveal something hidden inside. But this moon is "extra special."