Date
Friday, August 28, 2026
The Full Moon in August 2026 occurs on Friday, August 28, 2026 and is in the sign of Pisces ♓.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Sturgeon Moon
Pisces ♓
September 11, 2026
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.
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.
Friday, August 28, 2026. The exact local moonrise is shown in the live view on the homepage.
The Full Moon is in the sign of Pisces ♓.
The next New Moon after the Full Moon in August is on September 11, 2026.