August’s Sturgeon Moon illuminated the night sky, dazzling stargazers around the world. The moon reached peak fullness in the early hours of Aug. 9, but seemed full on Aug. 8 and Aug. 10 as well. Some might have been able to spot an alignment of Venus,

This video explains the phases of The Moon in 3D. Once you understand the phases then you can find out what time of day or night to look for the moon.

The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak next week. But the peak for fireballs shooting through the night sky coincides this year with a bright moon that is expected to negatively impact visibility for eager viewers.