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The Sturgeon Moon
The Sturgeon Moon is named for the sturgeon of the Great Lakes, easily caught in late summer; in Britain the harvest names (Grain or Barley Moon) fit better. The next one is on 17 August 2027 at 08:29 BST UK time.
Dates and UK times
Calculated with astronomy-engine. Moonrise is for London on the day of the full moon.
| Name | Date | Exact full moon | Moonrise (London) | Supermoon? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Moon | 28 August 2026 | 05:19 BST | 19:56 | No |
| Sturgeon Moon | 17 August 2027 | 08:29 BST | 20:14 | No |
| Sturgeon Moon | 5 August 2028 | 09:10 BST | 20:31 | No |
Other names
It is also known as the Grain Moon, the Corn Moon, the Barley Moon. Most popular moon names today come from the North American Farmer's Almanac, which collected names from Native American, colonial and European sources. Old English and Celtic month names are a different tradition, and few authentic British moon names survive.
Ways to mark it
- Step outside at moonrise and watch it clear the horizon, when it looks largest.
- Write down what has grown since the last new moon, and what you are ready to let go of.
- Set crystals on a windowsill overnight, the traditional way to cleanse them (bring in soft or water-sensitive stones if it is damp).
- Light a white or silver candle and sit quietly for ten minutes.
Photographing the full moon
Shoot at moonrise, when there is still some light in the sky and the moon sits near buildings or trees for scale. On a phone, tap the moon and drag the exposure down until surface detail shows.
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Questions answered
When is the next Sturgeon Moon?
17 August 2027 at 08:29 BST UK time.
Why is it called the Sturgeon Moon?
It is named for the sturgeon of the Great Lakes, easily caught in late summer; in Britain the harvest names (Grain or Barley Moon) fit better.
What ritual can I do for the Sturgeon Moon on 28 August 2026?
For the Sturgeon Moon on 28 August 2026 (exact full moon 05:19 BST), a simple ritual is to tidy a small space, light a candle, write down what you are ready to release and what you are grateful for, then rest your crystals in the moonlight overnight. Full moons are traditionally times of completion and letting go.
What ritual can I do for the Sturgeon Moon on 17 August 2027?
For the Sturgeon Moon on 17 August 2027 (exact full moon 08:29 BST), a simple ritual is to tidy a small space, light a candle, write down what you are ready to release and what you are grateful for, then rest your crystals in the moonlight overnight. Full moons are traditionally times of completion and letting go.
What ritual can I do for the Sturgeon Moon on 5 August 2028?
For the Sturgeon Moon on 5 August 2028 (exact full moon 09:10 BST), a simple ritual is to tidy a small space, light a candle, write down what you are ready to release and what you are grateful for, then rest your crystals in the moonlight overnight. Full moons are traditionally times of completion and letting go.
What crystals are best for the The Sturgeon Moon?
Moonstone, selenite and clear quartz are the classic full moon crystals, and they suit the The Sturgeon Moon too. Many people also leave their whole collection out to charge overnight. Keep water-sensitive stones such as selenite indoors on a windowsill rather than outside in the dew.
Key facts (summary)
- The Sturgeon Moon is named for the sturgeon of the Great Lakes, easily caught in late summer; in Britain the harvest names (Grain or Barley Moon) fit better.
- 17 August 2027 at 08:29 BST UK time.
- It is named for the sturgeon of the Great Lakes, easily caught in late summer; in Britain the harvest names (Grain or Barley Moon) fit better.
- For the Sturgeon Moon on 28 August 2026 (exact full moon 05:19 BST), a simple ritual is to tidy a small space, light a candle, write down what you are ready to release and what you are grateful for, then rest your crystals in the moonlight overnight.
- For the Sturgeon Moon on 17 August 2027 (exact full moon 08:29 BST), a simple ritual is to tidy a small space, light a candle, write down what you are ready to release and what you are grateful for, then rest your crystals in the moonlight overnight.
- For the Sturgeon Moon on 5 August 2028 (exact full moon 09:10 BST), a simple ritual is to tidy a small space, light a candle, write down what you are ready to release and what you are grateful for, then rest your crystals in the moonlight overnight.
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