August 24 Zodiac Sign
People born on August 24 are Leo or Virgo, depending on the year and the time of birth.
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August 24 by the numbers
At 12:00 UTC, August 24 falls in Virgo in 100% of 7 recorded years and Leo in 0%.
The ingress ranged from 00:09 UTC in 1947 to 04:52 UTC in 1923.
When the ingress is into Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn, it marks the March equinox, June solstice, September equinox, or December solstice respectively. Ingresses into the other eight signs mark the start of mid season periods.
How to read a August 24 Sun sign
A Sun sign is the sign the Sun occupied at your birth instant. Near an ingress, that instant can fall on either side of the boundary, so people born on August 24 may have different signs in different years.
Enter the birth year, local clock time, and a named time zone such as America/Los_Angeles. The named zone accounts for daylight saving rules on the birth date.
This lookup uses the tropical zodiac and identifies only the Sun sign. Use the chart step for other placements.
When the Sun changed signs on August 24
The ingress date and time are listed in UTC. Before the listed time the Sun was in Leo; at and after it the Sun was in Virgo.
| Year | UTC time | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 04:52Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
| 1927 | 04:05Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
| 1931 | 03:10Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
| 1935 | 02:24Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
| 1939 | 01:31Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
| 1943 | 00:55Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
| 1947 | 00:09Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
Full ingress history, 1920–2030 (7 dates)
| Year | UTC time | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 04:52Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
| 1927 | 04:05Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
| 1931 | 03:10Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
| 1935 | 02:24Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
| 1939 | 01:31Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
| 1943 | 00:55Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
| 1947 | 00:09Z UTC | Leo | Virgo |
What Leo and Virgo birthdays are like
Leo
Leo energy is here to create, love loudly, and take up space with heart. It brings generosity, charisma, and the courage to let joy be visible. As a fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun, Leo favors making a personal mark; picture a stage where generosity takes the spotlight.
Virgo
Virgo energy finds beauty in the detail that makes everything work better. It brings discernment, devotion, and the satisfaction of becoming exceptionally good at something useful. As a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury, Virgo favors improving a process; picture a well tuned instrument ready for work.
Astrology is a symbolic framework, not a scientific personality test or a guarantee about any individual.
Also born around August 24
These birthdays fall within two calendar days before or after August 24; they are not exact date matches.
- Blake Lively · 08-25 · Virgo
- Dua Lipa · 08-22 · Leo
- Keke Palmer · 08-26 · Virgo
- Kobe Bryant · 08-23 · Virgo
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac sign is August 24?
People born on August 24 may be Leo or Virgo. The Sun changes signs on this calendar date in different years, so the birth year, time, and time zone determine the exact sign.
Is August 24 Leo or Virgo?
It can be either Leo or Virgo. Check the ingress time for your birth year and convert your birth time to UTC to find the exact Sun sign.
How do I find my exact Sun sign if I was born on August 24?
Enter your birth year, local birth time, and time zone in the exact sign finder. It compares that UTC birth instant with the Sun sign ingress.
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