Haircut moon calendar – May 17, 2026

Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)

May 17, 2026

Gemini

Moon 17 May
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 0%

Date: May 17, 2026

Day of the week: Sunday

Moon age: 1, 2 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 3:45 am

Moonset:   ↓ 9:38 pm

Moon Sign: Taurus ♉ and Gemini ♊ (from 2:24 am)

Element: Earth | Air

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent

Plant part: Root Days | Flower Days

1 lunar day – until 3:45 am
2 lunar day – from 3:45 am

Moon position on May 17, 2026

On May 17 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Gemini ♊, according to the calendar it is the 2 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 0%. Moonrise will occur at 3:45 am and sunset at 9:38 pm.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 17, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Gemini ♊ (±).

A haircut will speed up hair growth, but the new hair will be more unruly. Even initially straight hair may start to curl a little. It is contraindicated to create any complex images, it is desirable to stop at the creation of simple light hairstyles. It is a good time for curling, toning and colouring.

The middle of the day falls on the 2 lunar day (+).

The start of lunar growth is a good time to cut your hair. If you colour your hair during this time, it is best to use gentle natural dyes. You are encouraged to create new experimental images that will inspire you to new achievements.

Current phase – Waxing Crescent (+).

If you want your hair to grow back fast, strong and healthy, only get a haircut on the waxing moon.

Influence of the day of the week – Sunday ().

It is better not to cut your hair on Sunday. Any other image-related procedures are also best postponed. Concentrate on your integrity, do not change anything.

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