Moon Calendar

Full Moon in Leo 2° — January 2027

Full moon in Leo at 2° on January 22, 2027. Exact UTC time, major time zones, meaning, ritual, and journal prompt.

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At a glance

When is the full moon in January 2027?

The full moon is on January 22, 2027 at 2027-01-22 12:17 UTC in Leo 2°. New York: Jan 22, 2027, 7:17 AM EST; Paris: Jan 22, 2027, 1:17 PM GMT+1; Mumbai: Jan 22, 2027, 5:47 PM GMT+5:30. This overview adds practical context, key considerations, and a clear way to apply the

Full moon in Leo 2°
Exact at 2027-01-22 12:17 UTC
Focus on release and culmination

When is the full moon in January 2027?

The exact full moon occurs at 2027-01-22 12:17 UTC.

Major time zones:

UTC: 2027-01-22 12:17 UTC
New York: Jan 22, 2027, 7:17 AM EST
Los Angeles: Jan 22, 2027, 4:17 AM PST
London: Jan 22, 2027, 12:17 PM GMT
Paris: Jan 22, 2027, 1:17 PM GMT+1
Mumbai: Jan 22, 2027, 5:47 PM GMT+5:30

See the full calendar for this lunation: January 2027 Moon Calendar. For the year-level view, see 2026 Moon Calendar or 2027 Moon Calendar.

Full Moon in Leo meaning

A Full Moon in Leo at 2° brings to a climax, surfaces, and asks you to release the fire themes of action, inspiration, and visibility. Because Leo is a fixed sign, this lunation stabilizes and intensifies the area of life connected to creativity, self-expression, and recognition. The identity, vitality, and conscious purpose themes of Leo are highlighted: the gifts of generosity, confidence, and play can emerge, while the shadow side of pride, drama, or seeking approval may also show up.

At 2°, the Moon's position adds a subtle nuance to the Leo expression, blending the sign's core qualities with the specific degree's tone. This is a moment of harvest, completion, or a turning point for the house in your chart where Leo falls.

Who feels this full moon most

Sun, Moon, or rising in Leo — and anyone with planets or angles near 2° Leo — will feel this full moon more personally. The culmination lands in the house of your birth chart where Leo appears, so that life area is where the story is unfolding.

Ritual and journaling prompt

One simple ritual for this full moon in Leo is to light a candle and write down what you are ready to let go. Burn the paper safely and watch the smoke carry it. Pair it with the journaling prompt below.

Journaling prompt: What has come to a head in the area of creativity, self-expression, and recognition? What am I ready to release?

Why ephemeris-exact dates matter

A full moon is not a full day; it is an exact moment when the Moon reaches a specific 180° elongation from the Sun. The surrounding 24–48 hours carry the energy, but the exact time is the peak. This page uses the project's Meeus ephemeris engine, checked against published lunar tables for accuracy.