With the new moon darkening the skies, you’ll have a rare shot at spotting the Milky Way, deep-sky galaxies, and even the Andromeda galaxy with the naked eye.

The next full moon will occur on Aug. 9, and if you're interested in catching its beauty, here's what you need to know. August's "Sturgeon Moon" will reach its peak at 3:55 a.m. Aug. 9, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Viewers can head outside on the evening of Aug. 8 to catch a glimpse.

Saturday, Aug. 9. August’s moon is best known as the Sturgeon Moon, but Indigenous peoples also call it the Black Cherry Moon, Ricing Moon and Mountain Shadows Moon, according to AccuWeather. Watch it climb the southeastern sky shortly after sunset for the most dramatic view.