August 2026 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2026
Friday, August 28, 12:19 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in August 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 1:37 p.m.
Moon in Leo
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, August 28, 4:19 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Friday, August 28 still falls on the evening of Thursday, August 27. New moon: Wednesday, August 12, 5:37 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2026: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
August 2026 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2026
- Last quarterWednesday, August 5, 10:21 p.m. Taurus
- New moonWednesday, August 12, 1:37 p.m. Leo
- Total solar eclipseWednesday, August 12, 1:45 p.m. Leo
- First quarterWednesday, August 19, 10:46 p.m. Scorpio
- Partial lunar eclipseFriday, August 28, 12:12 a.m. Pisces
- Full moonFriday, August 28, 12:19 a.m. Pisces
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
August 2026 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Pisces |
| 2Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Pisces |
| 3Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aries |
| 4Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aries |
| 5Wed | Last quarter10:21 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Taurus |
| 6Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Taurus |
| 7Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Gemini |
| 8Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Gemini |
| 9Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 10Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Cancer |
| 11Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 12Wed | New moon1:37 p.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Leo |
| 13Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 14Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 15Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Libra |
| 16Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Libra |
| 17Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Libra |
| 18Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Scorpio |
| 19Wed | First quarter10:46 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Scorpio |
| 20Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Sagittarius |
| 21Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Sagittarius |
| 22Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Sagittarius |
| 23Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 24Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Capricorn |
| 25Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aquarius |
| 26Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 27Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 28Fri | Full moon12:19 a.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Pisces |
| 29Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 30Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aries |
| 31Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Aries |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in August 2026?
The full moon in August 2026 is on Friday, August 28 at 12:19 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, August 28 at 12:12 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in August 2026?
The new moon in August 2026 is on Wednesday, August 12 at 1:37 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later. The total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Wednesday, August 12 at 1:45 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in August 2026?
Quarter moons in August 2026: last quarter on Wednesday, August 5 at 10:21 p.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, August 19 at 10:46 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in August 2026?
In August 2026 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 13–27. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in August 2026?
In August 2026 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–11 and August 29–31. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in August 2026?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12 at 1:45 p.m. and partial lunar eclipse on Friday, August 28 at 12:12 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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