New Moon
August 17, 2012
03:55 PM UTC UTC in Leo
New Moon in LeoLunation Calendar
Moon phases for August 2012 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: August 17, 2012 at 03:55 PM UTC in Leo. Full Moon: August 2, 2012 at 03:28 AM UTC in Aquarius. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
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New Moon
03:55 PM UTC UTC in Leo
New Moon in LeoFull Moon
03:28 AM UTC UTC in Aquarius
Full Moon in AquariusCalculation Basis
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Full Moon in Aquarius
Aug 2, 2012, 3:28 AM UTC
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Last Quarter in Taurus
Aug 9, 2012, 6:55 PM UTC
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New Moon in Leo
Aug 17, 2012, 3:55 PM UTC
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First Quarter in Sagittarius
Aug 24, 2012, 1:54 PM UTC
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Local: Aug 2, 2012, 3:28 AM UTC
The Moon stands in opposition to the Sun, achieving maximum illumination. Classical doctrine treats the Full Moon as a peak of lunar expression - the Moon is fully lit, powerful, and separated from the Sun by the widest arc.
Full Moon in AquariusLocal: Aug 9, 2012, 6:55 PM UTC
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in TaurusLocal: Aug 17, 2012, 3:55 PM UTC
The Moon conjoins the Sun, becoming invisible and combust. Classical doctrine regards this as the weakest lunar condition - the Moon is without light, applying to the Sun, and incapable of reflecting its rays.
New Moon in LeoLocal: Aug 24, 2012, 1:54 PM UTC
The Moon stands in square (quartile) to the Sun, having completed one quarter of its synodic cycle. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of tension, decision, and action - the Moon's will presses against the solar principle.
First Quarter in SagittariusLocal: Aug 31, 2012, 1:58 PM UTC
The Moon stands in opposition to the Sun, achieving maximum illumination. Classical doctrine treats the Full Moon as a peak of lunar expression - the Moon is fully lit, powerful, and separated from the Sun by the widest arc.
Full Moon in PiscesEach row uses a noon UTC reference for the daily phase and Moon sign. Major lunations and sign ingresses keep their calculated UTC moments.
| Date | Phase | Moon Sign | Calculated Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | Waxing Gibbous99% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| August 2 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| August 3 | Full Moon98% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| August 4 | Full Moon93% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 5 | Full Moon87% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| August 6 | Waning Gibbous80% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 7 | Waning Gibbous71% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 8 | Waning Gibbous62% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| August 9 | Waning Gibbous53% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| August 10 | Last Quarter43% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| August 11 | Last Quarter34% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 12 | Last Quarter25% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 13 | Last Quarter17% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| August 14 | Waning Crescent11% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 15 | Waning Crescent5% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| August 16 | Waning Crescent2% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 17 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| August 18 | New Moon1% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| August 19 | New Moon4% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 20 | New Moon10% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | |
| August 21 | Waxing Crescent17% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 22 | Waxing Crescent27% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| August 23 | Waxing Crescent38% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 24 | Waxing Crescent49% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| August 25 | First Quarter60% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 26 | First Quarter71% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | |
| August 27 | First Quarter81% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 28 | Waxing Gibbous89% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| August 29 | Waxing Gibbous95% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 30 | Waxing Gibbous99% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| August 31 | Waxing Gibbous100% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference |
Each day shows the Moon sign at noon UTC, any major phase event, and calculated UTC Moon sign ingresses. Use the personalization panel above for local-time conversion and location-specific context.
A compact view of how the Moon moves through the zodiac across the month.
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in August 2012, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
August 1, 2012 at 09:55 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 1, 2012, 9:55 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
August 3, 2012 at 01:58 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 3, 2012, 1:58 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
August 5, 2012 at 08:58 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 5, 2012, 8:58 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
August 8, 2012 at 07:28 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 8, 2012, 7:28 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
August 10, 2012 at 08:11 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 10, 2012, 8:11 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
August 13, 2012 at 08:27 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 13, 2012, 8:27 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
August 15, 2012 at 06:04 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 15, 2012, 6:04 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
August 18, 2012 at 12:33 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 18, 2012, 12:33 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
August 20, 2012 at 04:45 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 20, 2012, 4:45 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
August 22, 2012 at 07:54 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 22, 2012, 7:54 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
August 24, 2012 at 10:50 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 24, 2012, 10:50 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
August 26, 2012 at 01:58 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 26, 2012, 1:58 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
August 28, 2012 at 05:38 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 28, 2012, 5:38 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
August 30, 2012 at 10:31 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 30, 2012, 10:31 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.



Open the cited books and chapters behind the monthly lunation calendar.
The full moon in August 2012 is on August 2, 2012 at 03:28 AM UTC UTC, in Aquarius. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
The new moon in August 2012 is on August 17, 2012 at 03:55 PM UTC UTC, in Leo. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
There are 5 major lunar phase events in August 2012: Full Moon, Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon.