Sturgeon Blue Moon 2021: 10 stunning photos of August’s full moon

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By Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Skygazers got a special treat over the weekend as the sturgeon moon – August’s full moon – glowed overhead. It also was considered a seasonal blue moon, according to NASA.

August 2021 Sturgeon Blue Moon brightens the night sky The Art Deco spire of the Kansas City Power and Light building stands against the full moon as it rises beyond the downtown skyline Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The August full moon is known as the sturgeon moon. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Social media users shared their photos with the hashtags #sturgeonmoon and #bluemoon. Here are some of our favorites:

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1. New York City

Photo by @garyhershorn, Instagram

2. Phoenix

Photo by @mirceagoia, Instagram

3. Raleigh, North Carolina

Photo by @raleighskyline, Instagram

4. Austin, Texas

Photo by @rudyramirezphotos, Instagram

5. Seattle

Photo by @timdurkan, Instagram

6. Italy

Photo by @fleamartano, Instagram

7. San Pedro, California

Photo by @the_bluecloud, Instagram

8. Ireland

Photo by @roman1e2f5p8s, Instagram

9. Los Angeles

Photo by @tom_ivicevic, Instagram

10. Port Washington, Wisconsin

Photo by @katezander84, Instagram