Leo Dates: When Leo Season Starts and Ends
Leo season normally runs from Jul 23 to Aug 22, though exact start and end dates shift slightly each year as the Sun’s ingress time varies.
Exact Leo Dates by Year
Computed from NASA JPL ephemeris data (astronomy-engine). All times UTC.
| Year | Sun enters Leo | Sun leaves Leo |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jul 22, 07:44 AM UTC | Aug 22, 02:55 PM UTC |
| 2025 | Jul 22, 01:29 PM UTC | Aug 22, 08:33 PM UTC |
| 2026 | Jul 22, 07:13 PM UTC | Aug 23, 02:19 AM UTC |
| 2027 | Jul 23, 01:04 AM UTC | Aug 23, 08:14 AM UTC |
| 2028 | Jul 22, 06:53 AM UTC | Aug 22, 02:00 PM UTC |
| 2029 | Jul 22, 12:41 PM UTC | Aug 22, 07:51 PM UTC |
| 2030 | Jul 22, 06:25 PM UTC | Aug 23, 01:36 AM UTC |
Leo Cusp Dates
Leo birthdays near these windows may share traits with the neighboring sign:
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FAQ
When does Leo season start?
Leo season usually starts on Jul 23, though the exact date can shift by a day from year to year. The Sun enters Leo at its precise ingress moment, which varies with Earth's orbit.
When does Leo season end?
Leo season typically ends on Aug 22. The Sun then moves into the next zodiac sign. Birthdays near Aug 22 may fall in the cusp window depending on the year.
What makes someone a Leo?
You are a Leo if the Sun was in Leo (Fire element, Fixed modality) at your birth — typically Jul 23 to Aug 22. Exact sign depends on your birth year and time for cusp birthdays.
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