This month, the full moon peaked just before 4 a.m. ET on Saturday morning, Aug. 9. But Americans have been treated to a bright light in the night sky for a few days now, as Earth's neighbor has appeared completely illuminated by direct sunlight since entering its "full" phase this week.

August's full moon, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, will reach its peak around 2:55 a.m. Saturday, according to EarthSky. The name "Sturgeon Moon" comes from the time of year when sturgeon fish are most readily caught.

Any keen moongazers, or really anyone who has looked up at the sky over the last few nights, will have noticed that the moon is nearly full – and getting fuller by the day. The