Haircut moon calendar – May 22, 2026

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

May 22, 2026

Leo

Moon 22 May
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 38%

Date: May 22, 2026

Day of the week: Friday

Moon age: 6, 7 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 9:54 am

Moonset:   ↓ 12:46 am

Moon Sign: Leo ♌

Element: Fire

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent

Plant part: Fruit Days

6 lunar day – until 9:54 am
7 lunar day – from 9:54 am

Moon position on May 22, 2026

On May 22 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 7 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 38%. Moonrise will occur at 9:54 am and sunset at 12:46 am.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 22, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Leo ♌ (+).

It is a good time to visit the hairdresser. Any manipulation of the hair will be successful, except for the perm, because of the increased curl and lushness of the hair on this day.

The middle of the day falls on the 7 lunar day (+).

A haircut on this day will enhance your insight and intuition. You will be able to anticipate and control any situation that arises and colouring your hair will be particularly successful - the procedure will make your image more expressive and emphasise your natural beauty.

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 – Friday ().

Avoid going to the hairdresser or beauty salon on Friday. Hair grows back slowly after a haircut.

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