The term "Sturgeon Moon" refers to the full moon in August and originates from Native American tribes in North America. They named it after the sturgeon fish, which was abundant and most easily caught in the Great Lakes and other major bodies of water during this time of the year....

Double-feature! Wake up early for this shower, and to also see brilliant Venus drop toward bright Jupiter in the eastern morning sky. Venus will pass Jupiter, seemingly switching places with it, on August 11 and 12 this year. This is one of the best showers of the year, producing up...