Lunar Calendar for Monday, August 2, 2027
Moon in Leo · new moon · lunar day 1
- 0% illuminated
- Element Fire
- Warm day
- 222,081 miles (357,405 km)
Fun and a zest for life take the stage, and everyone performs a little. Leo days also call for looking after those who need help; possessiveness, though, wears on relationships.
New moon
The Moon and the Sun stand on the same side of Earth today, so the unlit half faces us and the Moon stays hidden near the Sun’s glare. The lunar cycle starts over. In lunar tradition, these are days for planning and starting fresh rather than pushing hard.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now descending: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little lower than the day before. In planting tradition, the descending Moon draws strength toward the roots—a time for planting, transplanting, and pruning.
Events of the day
- Perigee at —the Moon at its closest to Earth this orbit, 222,048 miles (357,352 km)
- 🌑 New moon at —a new lunar cycle begins
- Total solar eclipse at
Element of the day
- Element
- Fire
- Day character
- Warm
A warm fire day in Leo heats steadily—a good climate for big tasks and for work outdoors in the sun.
Lunar day 1
The first lunar day favors setting intentions: put into words what you want from the new cycle. Leave big deeds for later.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the heart, back, diaphragm, blood circulation, and arteries.
On Leo days, the back tends to complain more, and gentle exercises help, tradition says.
Use the August new moon for a reset as summer winds down: a day of light meals and an earlier bedtime bring back the rhythm.
A dry-brush massage of the whole body in circular strokes is a classic morning wake-up.
August is still warm, but the evenings cool down; change into dry clothes quickly after swimming. Ease the vacation sleep schedule back gradually, since the body adjusts slowly.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Protein and fruit
Leo days are protein-and-fruit days in lunar tradition. Eggs, fish, lean meat, legumes, and nuts are the day’s staples, and fruit is the traditional pick-me-up. Keep portions moderate: tradition holds that the body feels protein more strongly today, for better and for worse.
The new moon is a traditional day of light eating: in lunar lore the body lets go most willingly at this point of the cycle.
August is the richest month of the year: tomatoes, peppers, melons, plums, the first apples, and corn. Eat what has just ripened; seasonal and local tastes best.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: plums, the first apples, and legumes.
Tip of the day: notice how you feel after meat; on a protein day the body says clearly how much it can take.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Fruit
The Moon is at perigee today, its closest point to Earth in this orbit. In planting tradition, sowing and transplanting wait for a calmer day.
August is the month of harvest and preserving: tomatoes, peppers, plums, and early apples ripen, and the onions are ready to pull. Plant strawberries, and sow spinach, corn salad, and fall radishes. Late summer is also the time to bud-graft roses and fruit trees.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is August 2nd?
On August 2, 2027, the Moon is new, 0% lit, in the sign of Leo. It is day 1 of the lunar cycle.
Is August 2, 2027 a full moon?
No. On August 2, 2027, the Moon is new. The nearest full moon after that date is August 17, 2027.
What day is the full moon in August 2027?
The full moon in August 2027 is the Sturgeon Moon on August 17, 2027, at 7:29 AM UTC.
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