Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more.

The Night Sky This Week: August 4-10, 2025

August is one of the best months of the year for stargazing in the Northern Hemisphere, with warm evenings, lengthening nights and the appearance of the Milky Way right after dark.

The latter will take a back seat this week because of a full moon — the sturgeon moon — rising into summer skies at dusk and shining much of the night.

Here’s everything you need to know about stargazing and astronomy this week

Tonight’s nearly full moon rises in the east at dusk, shining an orange, then yellow hue as it climbs into the evening sky.

Named the sturgeon moon, this full phase offers a beautiful sight just after sunset.

It's the perfect opportunity to get somewhere with a low view of the horizon and enjoy a magical moonrise moment.

Source: Forbes