The August full moon, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, will rise on Aug. 9, offering an impressive lunar display for skywatchers worldwide.

August's full moon, known as the sturgeon moon, is coming this weekend. It is one of several full moons throughout the year with traditional names, and its appearance will be followed just a few days later by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. However, the moon's brightness will likely wash out all but the most brilliant meteors.

The August full moon will come "with a celestial bonus—setting in the early morning sky near a dazzling alignment of Saturn, Venus, and Jupiter."