Moon Calendar

New Moon in Leo 20° — August 2026

New moon in Leo at 20° on August 12, 2026. Exact UTC time, major time zones, meaning, ritual, and journal prompt.

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At a glance

When is the new moon in August 2026?

The new moon is on August 12, 2026 at 2026-08-12 17:38 UTC in Leo 20°. New York: Aug 12, 2026, 1:38 PM EDT; Paris: Aug 12, 2026, 7:38 PM GMT+2; Mumbai: Aug 12, 2026, 11:08 PM GMT+5:30. This overview adds practical context, key considerations, and a clear way to apply the

New moon in Leo 20°
Exact at 2026-08-12 17:38 UTC
Focus on intention and new beginnings

When is the new moon in August 2026?

The exact new moon occurs at 2026-08-12 17:38 UTC.

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

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

New Moon in Leo meaning

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.

Who feels this new moon most

Sun, Moon, or rising in Leo — and anyone with planets or angles near 20° Leo — will feel this new moon more personally. The new beginning 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 new moon in Leo is to light a candle and write down what you are ready to plant a seed. Burn the paper safely and watch the smoke carry it. Pair it with the journaling prompt below.

Journaling prompt: What new intention can I plant in the area of creativity, self-expression, and recognition, and what first step supports it?

Why ephemeris-exact dates matter

A new moon is not a full day; it is an exact moment when the Moon reaches a specific 0° 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.