Business moon calendar – May 8, 2026
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)May 8, 2026 Date: May 8, 2026 Day of the week: Friday Moon age: 20, 21 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 1:10 am Moonset: ↓ 9:02 am Moon Sign: Capricorn ♑ and Aquarius ♒ (from 7:16 am) Element: Earth | Air Moon phase: Waning Gibbous Plant part: Root Days | Flower Days |
20 lunar day – until 1:10 am
21 lunar day – from 1:10 am
Moon position on May 8, 2026
On May 8 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Aquarius ♒, according to the calendar it is the 21 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 65%. Moonrise will occur at 1:10 am and sunset at 9:02 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 8, 2026
At midday, the Moon is in the Aquarius ♒ (±).
This is a good time for innovation, scientific achievement and invention. Attend conferences, brainstorm.
In ordinary matters, don't get caught up in emotion, but prioritise focus, thoughtfulness and calculation.
The middle of the day falls on the 21 lunar day (±).
Avoid emotional displays and keep a cool head. This is a day for making bold, well-considered decisions. Favourable period for travel, journeys and business trips, as well as for finding a new job.
Current phase – Waning Gibbous (–).
The Moon is waning and at the same time a person's inner activity is gradually decreasing. Try not to start new projects, concentrate on the systematic solution of previously set tasks.
Influence of the day of the week – Friday (–).
It is better not to start any important and responsible business on Friday. It is desirable to complete the projects that have already been started.
