Lunar Calendar August 2026
Moon phases, moon signs, and the best days of the month
The full moon was on August 28 (Sturgeon Moon), and the new moon was on August 12. All times are UTC.
- Total solar eclipse Aug 12
- Partial lunar eclipse Aug 28
- 31 days
Moon calendar August 2026
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 🌖 | ||||||
| 2 🌖 | 3 🌖 | 4 🌖 | 5 🌖 | 6 🌗 | 7 🌘 | 8 🌘 |
| 9 🌘 | 10 🌘 | 11 🌘 | 12 🌑 | 13 🌒 | 14 🌒 | 15 🌒 |
| 16 🌒 | 17 🌒 | 18 🌒 | 19 🌒 | 20 🌓 | 21 🌔 | 22 🌔 |
| 23 🌔 | 24 🌔 | 25 🌔 | 26 🌔 | 27 🌔 | 28 🌕 | 29 🌖 |
| 30 🌖 | 31 🌖 |
Each day links to its lunar calendar page with the phase, moon sign, and the day’s traditions; the glyph is the Moon’s sign at noon UTC.
Key dates in August 2026
| Date and time (UTC) | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 🌗 Last quarter | in Taurus · half of the disk lit | |
| Perigee | closest to Earth this orbit: 225,727 miles (363,273 km) | |
| 🌑 New moon | in Leo · a new lunar cycle begins | |
| Solar eclipse | total · details | |
| 🌓 First quarter | in Scorpio · half of the disk lit | |
| Apogee | farthest from Earth this orbit: 251,427 miles (404,632 km) | |
| Lunar eclipse | partial · details | |
| 🌕 Full moon | Sturgeon Moon in Pisces |
Best days in August 2026 by lunar tradition
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Above-ground crops
Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 20, Aug 21, Aug 22, Aug 25, Aug 26, Aug 27
- Root crops
- Transplanting and pruning
- Harvesting for storage
- Haircut (Leo and Virgo days)
Traditionally, above-ground crops go in under a waxing Moon on leaf, flower, and fruit days, and root crops under a waning Moon on root days. The rules are on the planting calendar and the hair calendar.
August 2026 day by day
| Date | Phase | Moon sign | Garden | Hair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 1 | 🌖 92% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Sun Aug 2 | 🌖 85% | Pisces until 8:36 PM | Leaf day until 8:36 PM | Skip the cut |
| Mon Aug 3 | 🌖 77% | Aries | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Tue Aug 4 | 🌖 68% | Aries | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
| Wed Aug 5 | 🌖 57% | Taurus from 2:35 AM | Root day from 2:35 AM ideal for sowing | The cut lasts longer |
| Thu Aug 6 | 🌗 46% | Taurus | Root day ideal for sowing | The cut lasts longer |
| Fri Aug 7 | 🌘 34% | Gemini from 6:07 AM | Flower day from 6:07 AM | The cut lasts longer |
| Sat Aug 8 | 🌘 24% | Gemini | Flower day | The cut lasts longer |
| Sun Aug 9 | 🌘 14% | Cancer from 7:45 AM | Leaf day from 7:45 AM | Skip the cut |
| Mon Aug 10 | 🌘 7% | Cancer | Leaf day perigee | Skip the cut |
| Tue Aug 11 | 🌘 2% | Leo from 8:38 AM | Fruit day from 8:38 AM | Thickness and volume |
| Wed Aug 12 | 🌑 0% | Leo | Fruit day | Rest day |
| Thu Aug 13 | 🌒 1% | Virgo from 10:18 AM | Root day from 10:18 AM | A precise cut |
| Fri Aug 14 | 🌒 4% | Virgo | Root day | A precise cut |
| Sat Aug 15 | 🌒 10% | Virgo until 2:19 PM | Root day until 2:19 PM | A precise cut |
| Sun Aug 16 | 🌒 17% | Libra | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Mon Aug 17 | 🌒 25% | Libra until 9:45 PM | Flower day until 9:45 PM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Tue Aug 18 | 🌒 35% | Scorpio | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Wed Aug 19 | 🌒 44% | Scorpio | Leaf day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Thu Aug 20 | 🌓 54% | Sagittarius from 8:30 AM | Fruit day from 8:30 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Fri Aug 21 | 🌔 63% | Sagittarius | Fruit day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sat Aug 22 | 🌔 72% | Sagittarius until 8:58 PM | Fruit day until 8:58 PM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Sun Aug 23 | 🌔 80% | Capricorn | Root day | Strong, resilient hair |
| Mon Aug 24 | 🌔 87% | Capricorn | Root day | Strong, resilient hair |
| Tue Aug 25 | 🌔 93% | Aquarius from 9:01 AM | Flower day from 9:01 AM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Wed Aug 26 | 🌔 97% | Aquarius | Flower day ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Thu Aug 27 | 🌔 100% | Aquarius until 7:03 PM | Flower day until 7:03 PM ideal for sowing | Fast regrowth |
| Fri Aug 28 | 🌕 100% | Pisces | Leaf day | Rest day |
| Sat Aug 29 | 🌖 98% | Pisces | Leaf day | Skip the cut |
| Sun Aug 30 | 🌖 94% | Aries from 2:37 AM | Fruit day from 2:37 AM | The cut lasts longer |
| Mon Aug 31 | 🌖 88% | Aries | Fruit day | The cut lasts longer |
Keep exploring
- Full moon in August 2026
Exact time, name, sign, and distance
- New moon in August 2026
When the new lunar cycle begins
- Lunar calendar 2026
All full moons, new moons, and eclipses of 2026
- Moon phases
The eight phases of the Moon in order
- Moon sign today
Which sign the Moon is in right now
Frequently asked questions
What day is the full moon in August 2026?
The full moon in August 2026 was the Sturgeon Moon on August 28, 2026, at 4:19 AM UTC, in Pisces.
When is the new moon in August 2026?
The new moon in August 2026 was on August 12, 2026, at 5:37 PM UTC, in Leo. A new lunar cycle begins at that moment.
What are the moon phases in August 2026?
The principal phases in August 2026 were the last quarter on August 6, the new moon on August 12, the first quarter on August 20, and the full moon on August 28. Between them the Moon passes through the crescent and gibbous phases, listed for each day above.
What are the best days to plant in August 2026?
In lunar tradition, the best days for above-ground crops in August 2026 include August 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21; for root crops, August 5 and 6. The new moon, the full moon, and the day of perigee are traditional rest days.
What are the best days to cut hair in August 2026?
Hair tradition favors the days when the Moon is in Leo or Virgo. In August 2026, they include August 11, 13, 14, and 15. The days of the new moon and the full moon are skipped, as are days with the Moon in Cancer or Pisces.