Haircut moon calendar – May 18, 2026

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

May 18, 2026

Gemini

Moon 18 May
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 4%

Date: May 18, 2026

Day of the week: Monday

Moon age: 2, 3 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 04:31

Moonset:   ↓ 22:53

Moon Sign: Gemini ♊

Element: Air

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent

Plant part: Flower Days

2 lunar day – until 04:31
3 lunar day – from 04:31

Moon position on May 18, 2026

On May 18 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 3 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 4%. Moonrise will occur at 04:31 and sunset at 22:53.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 18, 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 3 lunar day ().

A haircut on this day promises to improve your material well-being. Combined with natural colouring, it will allow you to advance in your career, earning the favour and trust of your superiors.

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 – Monday (±).

The beginning of the working week is a good time to cut your hair. All the accumulated negativity will leave you along with the cut locks.

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