when is the moon at its peak

The moon is at its peak during the Full Moon phase, when it is fully illuminated by the sun and positioned opposite the sun with the Earth in between. During the Full Moon, the moon rises right after sunset and is visible throughout the night, reaching its highest point in the sky around midnight. This phase represents the brightest and most noticeable stage of the lunar cycle. Full Moons also have traditional monthly names, such as the August Full Moon called the "Sturgeon Moon" and the September Full Moon as the "Corn Moon" or "Harvest Moon." The moon's peak brightness and position in the sky make the Full Moon the highlight of the lunar cycle, often occurring about once every 29.5 days.