August full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Sturgeon Moon
Your guide to August's full Sturgeon Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
The full moon of August 2026 will happen at 12:18 a.m. (0416 GMT) on August 28, casting Earth's shadow on the lunar surface during a total lunar eclipse. This eclipse will be visible across the Americas, parts of Africa and Europe as the moon passes through Earth's shadow. The August moon is commonly called the Sturgeon Moon, named after the large fish caught in North American lakes around this time.
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