The next actual Blue Moon is not in August; it occurs on May 31, 2026 , and the last one was on August 19, 2024.

So, is there a Blue Moon in August?

  • August 2024 had a Blue Moon on August 19, 2024 (a “seasonal” Blue Moon: the third full moon in a season with four full moons).
  • After that, the next Blue Moon is a “monthly” Blue Moon (second full moon in a calendar month) on May 31, 2026 , not in August.
  • The full moon in August 2026 is on August 28, 2026 , and it is not a Blue Moon; it’s known as the Sturgeon Moon and comes with a partial lunar eclipse.

So if you’re asking “when is the Blue Moon in August” in upcoming years:

  • The most recent August Blue Moon was August 19, 2024.
  • The next Blue Moon of any kind is May 31, 2026 , and it does not fall in August.

Quick recap

  • Last Blue Moon in August: 19 August 2024.
  • Next Blue Moon: 31 May 2026 (calendar Blue Moon).
  • August 2026 full moon: 28 August 2026 , regular Sturgeon Moon, not blue.

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