Date
Friday, August 28, 2026
Full Moon August 2026
The Full Moon in August 2026 occurs on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 06:18 CEST and is in the sign of Pisces ♓.
Full Moon August 2026 — All Details
Time
06:18 CEST
Moon Name
Sturgeon Moon
Zodiac Sign
Pisces ♓
Next New Moon
September 11, 2026
Full Moon August 2026: Highlights and Observation
What makes this Full Moon special
On August 28, 2026 the Moon is about 390,000 km from Earth, slightly above the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 8th closest of 13 Full Moons in 2026; the Full Moon of July (400,000 km) was about 9,000 km farther away, the one of September (379,000 km) will be about 11,000 km closer.
Observing from London
In London the Moon rises on August 28 at 19:50 BST and sets the following morning at 07:31; the Sun sets at 19:57 and rises the next morning at 06:07. The Full Moon is therefore above the horizon all night long. Other locations in the UK differ by a few minutes.
Meteor showers and eclipses
This Full Moon coincides with a partial lunar eclipse.
Observing Full Moon August 2026
Best Timing
Shortly after moonrise, the full moon is close to the horizon — ideal for photos with a foreground. City skylines, trees, or bodies of water yield impressive compositions. The live view shows the exact moonrise for your location.
Photography Tip
Short exposure (1/250s–1/500s), low ISO (100–400), telephoto range. Smartphone: tap the moon manually, slide exposure control down. Use a tripod for sharpness at long focal lengths.
The Sturgeon Moon: Name & Folklore
Sturgeon Moon: sturgeon in the Great Lakes were most easily caught in August. It is also known as the Grain Moon.
Tip for August 2026
By late August the lunar path climbs again: the full moon rises early in the evening — easy to plan for blue-hour shots.
Frequently Asked Questions about Full Moon August 2026
When is the Full Moon in August 2026?
Friday, August 28, 2026, at exactly 06:18 CEST. The exact local moonrise is shown in the live view on the homepage.
In which zodiac sign is the Full Moon of August 2026?
The Full Moon is in the sign of Pisces ♓.
When is the next New Moon after the Full Moon of August 2026?
The next New Moon after the Full Moon in August is on September 11, 2026.
Why is the August full moon called “Sturgeon Moon”?
Sturgeon Moon: sturgeon in the Great Lakes were most easily caught in August. It is also known as the Grain Moon.
Is the Full Moon of August 2026 a supermoon?
On August 28, 2026 the Moon is about 390,000 km from Earth, slightly above the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 8th closest of 13 Full Moons in 2026; the Full Moon of July (400,000 km) was about 9,000 km farther away, the one of September (379,000 km) will be about 11,000 km closer.