August 2026 Moon Calendar — Exact Dates & Zodiac Signs

This is the moon calendar for August 2026: exact dates and times for the new moon, full moon, first quarter, and last quarter, plus the Moon's zodiac sign at each principal phase. The full moon in August 2026 is in Pisces; the new moon is in Leo.

Use this calendar to plan rituals, journal prompts, or simply to know when the lunar light shifts. All times are in UTC, with major time-zone conversions listed for the full and new moons.

TL;DR — Moon phases for August 2026

First Quarter: August 20, 2026 at 2026-08-20 02:49 UTC in Scorpio 27°. This is a checkpoint for intentions set at the new moon. Last Quarter: August 6, 2026 at 2026-08-06 02:24 UTC in Taurus 13°. This is a release point before the next new moon. Full Moon: August 28, 2026 at 2026-08-28 04:21 UTC in Pisces 4° New Moon: August 12, 2026 at 2026-08-12 17:38 UTC in Leo 20°

Phase-by-phase calendar

Full Moon in Pisces — August 28, 2026

A Full Moon in Pisces at 4° brings to a climax, surfaces, and asks you to release the water themes of emotions, intuition, and unconscious patterns. Because Pisces is a mutable sign, this lunation adapts and integrates the area of life connected to dreams, compassion, and spirituality. The imagination, compassion, and the unseen themes of Pisces are highlighted: the gifts of imagination, empathy, and surrender can emerge, while the shadow side of escapism, confusion, or martyrdom may also show up.

At 4°, the Moon's position adds a subtle nuance to the Pisces 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 Pisces falls.

Exact time in major time zones:

• UTC: 2026-08-28 04:21 UTC
• New York: Aug 28, 2026, 12:21 AM EDT
• Los Angeles: Aug 27, 2026, 9:21 PM PDT
• London: Aug 28, 2026, 5:21 AM GMT+1
• Paris: Aug 28, 2026, 6:21 AM GMT+2
• Mumbai: Aug 28, 2026, 9:51 AM GMT+5:30

Rituals for this full moon

New Moon in Leo — August 12, 2026

A New Moon in Leo at 20° seeds, invites, and asks you to set intentions around 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 20°, 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 new beginning, experiment, or first step for the house in your chart where Leo falls.

Exact time in major time zones:

• UTC: 2026-08-12 17:38 UTC
• New York: Aug 12, 2026, 1:38 PM EDT
• Los Angeles: Aug 12, 2026, 10:38 AM PDT
• London: Aug 12, 2026, 6:38 PM GMT+1
• Paris: Aug 12, 2026, 7:38 PM GMT+2
• Mumbai: Aug 12, 2026, 11:08 PM GMT+5:30

Intention-setting for this new moon

What this month means for your chart

A full moon illuminates the area of life where Pisces sits in your birth chart, while a new moon is the quiet seed of the next cycle in Leo. The quarters act as checkpoints. If you know your rising sign, read the house ruled by Pisces for the full-moon theme and the house ruled by Leo for the new-moon theme.

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