Sturgeon Moon 2026 in August

The Sturgeon Moon 2026 is on Friday, August 28. It will be the ninth full moon of 2026.

A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a  synodic month.

Ready to dive a little deeper into the Full Sturgeon Moon of 2026? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.

Get ready for 2026’s Sturgeon Moon in August

The August Sturgeon Moon is on Friday, August 28th. The Sturgeon Moon will be the ninth full moon of the year.

The August 28 Sturgeon Moon is the last full moon of Summer as the last to occur after the Summer Solstice. Depending on if the June Strawberry Moon occurred before or after the Solstice, the August Sturgeon Moon is either the second or third full moon of Summer. Also in some years, the Sturgeon Moon is a seasonal blue moon as the third full moon in a season with four full moons.

When is the Full Sturgeon Moon in 2026?

The peak of the Full Sturgeon Moon is 12:18 AM EDT on August 28th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The August 28 Sturgeon Moon will be the full moon in Pisces.

Related: Learn more about the Sturgeon Moon in 2027.

Names for the August Full Moon

The August full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Sturgeon Moon. It’s likely not a name you would guess. The Full Sturgeon Moon gets its name as sturgeon are caught in high numbers in North America’s Great Lakes at that time of year.

Other nicknames for the August Full Moon include the Barley Moon, Corn Moon, Dog Moon, Fruit Moon, Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Herb Moon, Red Moon, and Wyrt Moon.

Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Sturgeon Moon?

Yes, there will be a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon during the August Sturgeon Moon. The Sturgeon Moon will also be called the Sturgeon Blood Moon. It will be the second of the lunar eclipses for the year. The other will be during the Worm Moon in March.

Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?

No, there will not be full supermoon in August. The 2026 super full moons will be during the Wolf Moon, Beaver Moon, and Cold Moon.

A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.

Will Sturgeon Moon be a seasonal blue moon?

No, the Sturgeon Moon will not be a seasonal blue moon. There will be a blue moon in 2026 at the end of May.

There are two definitions of blue moons. The most common, and the one you likely know, is when two full moons occur in the same month. The second full moon is typically called a blue moon.

The second definition relates to having an extra full moon on the calendar during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon is also called a blue moon or a seasonal blue moon.

Moon Phases for the Sturgeon Moon

Below are the four core moon phases for the August Sturgeon Moon, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the Full Moon will start in August and end in September.

Phase	Date & Time	Season
New Sturgeon Moon	Wed, August 12, 1:37 p.m. EDT	Summer
First Quarter	Wed, August 19, 10:46 p.m. EDT	Summer
Full Sturgeon Moon	Fri, August 28, 12:18 a.m. EDT	Summer
Last Quarter	Fri, September 4, 3:51 a.m. EDT	Summer