What time is the new moon in August 2028?

Maximum conjunction falls on 20 August 2028 at 10:43 UTC. That is a single instant worldwide, so your local clock time depends on your offset from UTC — the Moon looks essentially dark for about a day either side.

Do I have to do the ritual on the exact day?

No. The phase is a marker, not a deadline. Working within a day or two either side is normal practice, and a ritual you actually complete beats a perfectly timed one you skip.

New Moon · Leo

New Moon August 2028

20 August 2028 at 10:43 UTC

The new moon of August 2028 peaks on 20 August 2028 at 10:43 UTC, in Leo. A new moon is the dark point of the cycle — the Moon between Earth and Sun, its lit face turned away. Nothing is visible, which is exactly the use of it. It is the traditional moment for setting intentions, before there is anything to show for them.

Date	20 August 2028
Exact time	10:43 UTC
Zodiac sign	Leo (Fire, Fixed)
Distance from Earth	358,482 km
Theme	visibility · heart · play

What the August new moon means

A new moon in Leo seeds something made for the joy of making it. No monetisation plan. Plant the thing that would be fun even if it stayed private.

Leo is a fixed fire sign ruled by The Sun. Fire signs move fast and burn out faster. Keep the practice short and act inside a week.

A ritual for this moon

Show one person something you made and have not shown anyone. Not for feedback — say that out loud. Leo's medicine is being witnessed without being assessed.

Journal prompts

Where am I dimming to keep someone else comfortable?
What did I love doing before I was good at anything?

The Leo tone echoes the Sirian lineage — if that resonance is familiar, the resonance journey mirrors your own answers back without forcing a verdict.

Where this sits in the 2028 cycle

This is one of 12 new moons in 2028. The 2028 moon calendar lists every one with exact times and signs. The previous new moon was July 2028. The next is September 2028.

Common questions

What time is the new moon in August 2028?: Maximum conjunction falls on 20 August 2028 at 10:43 UTC. That is a single instant worldwide, so your local clock time depends on your offset from UTC — the Moon looks essentially dark for about a day either side.
What sign is the new moon in?: It falls in Leo, a fixed fire sign ruled by The Sun. Fire signs move fast and burn out faster. Keep the practice short and act inside a week.
Do I have to do the ritual on the exact day?: No. The phase is a marker, not a deadline. Working within a day or two either side is normal practice, and a ritual you actually complete beats a perfectly timed one you skip.