Full Moon August 2026
28 August 2026 at 04:19 Moon in Pisces Sturgeon Moon All dates and times are shown in UTC.
A full moon occurs when the Moon stands opposite the Sun and its entire face is illuminated. It happens roughly every 29.5 days and marks the heart of the lunar cycle.
Full Moon
- Lighter sleep and more vivid dreams are commonly reported around the full moon.
- Emotions and social energy tend to peak. Great for gatherings, hard for arguments.
- Traditional herbalists harvest herbs at full moon, believing their potency peaks.
- Hair cut at full moon is said to grow back stronger and thicker.
- Gardeners avoid sowing at the exact full moon and harvest instead.