Australian Farmers Almanac: August 2026
Late winter - spring approaches, lunar eclipse, potatoes go in, lambing begins
August 2026 Overview Late Winter
August is when you can feel spring approaching. The days are noticeably longer, the wattle is starting to bloom, and there's that unmistakable sense that winter's grip is loosening. This is one of the busiest months in the garden calendar - the transition from winter to spring demands attention.
We've got a partial lunar eclipse on August 28 that's visible from Australia. Not as spectacular as March's total eclipse, but still worth watching if you're up. The Perseids meteor shower peaks on August 12, though viewing is better in the northern hemisphere - we see them low on the horizon.
This is prime potato planting month in frost-free areas. It's also when lambing and kidding kicks off in earnest. If you've got pregnant sheep or goats, you're about to get very busy.
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