Principal phases in August 2026
| Phase | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Last quarter | ||
| New moon | ||
| First quarter | ||
| Full moon |
In August 2026: last quarter on August 6, new moon on August 12, first quarter on August 20, and full moon on August 28. The dates and times follow Universal Time until your browser converts them to your own time zone, so a phase that falls near midnight can land on the day before or after where you live.
The full moon of August is traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon. That night the Moon is 390,385 km from Earth.
For stars, meteors and the Milky Way, the darkest nights run from August 9 to August 15, around the new moon, when the Moon stays out of the evening sky.
The new moon of August 12 brings a total solar eclipse. See the eclipse.
The full moon of August 28 brings a partial lunar eclipse. See the eclipse.