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Get ready to view the 'sturgeon' full moon this Saturday and Sunday

Astronomy lovers will be able to see the 'sturgeon' full moon above our skies overnight Saturday into Sunday morning.

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Pictured is a full moon. This weekend a special full moon called the 'sturgeon moon' will be visible in the night skies.
Pictured is a full moon. This weekend a special full moon called the 'sturgeon moon' will be visible in the night skies. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

PENNSYLVANIA — Astronomy lovers rejoice.

This weekend, those who enjoy gazing at the night sky to see what lies beyond our world have an opportunity to catch a glimpse at a full moon, but not any full moon ... a 'sturgeon moon.'

The 'sturgeon moon' is named so because the full moon visible during the month of August typically coincided with sturgeon being most readily caught on the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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This full moon will be able to be seen on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend, with best views coming overnight Saturday before reaching peak illumination around 8:02 a.m. on Sunday.

Check out this article from The Old Farmer's Almanac on the 'sturgeon moon.'

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