Skywatchers are bracing for a breathtaking night sky spectacle this August, as two major celestial events converge: the August Full Moon, widely referred to as the Sturgeon Moon, and the much-anticipated annual Perseid meteor shower.

The Thunder Moon is also known as the Buck Moon, as Buck antlers rapidly grow during this time of year and can easily be seen in full velvet by July, as explained by the Farmers’ Almanac.