Haircut moon calendar – August 5, 2026

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

August 5, 2026

Taurus

Moon 5 August
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 58%

Date: August 5, 2026

Day of the week: Wednesday

Moon age: 22, 23 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 21:41

Moonset:   ↓ 12:47

Moon Sign: Aries ♈ and Taurus ♉ (from 02:38)

Element: Fire | Earth (from 02:38)

Moon phase: Waning Gibbous

Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days (from 02:38)

22 lunar day – until 21:41
23 lunar day – from 21:41

Moon position on August 5, 2026

On August 5 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Taurus ♉, according to the calendar it is the 22 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 58%. Moonrise will occur at 21:41 and sunset at 12:47.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on August 5, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Taurus ♉ (+).

Your new hairstyle will give you an extra boost and energy, inspiring you to new achievements. The colour will be even and hold well. This is a good time to pluck your eyebrows.

The middle of the day falls on the 22 lunar day (+).

The haircut will be well received by others, giving you extra bonuses when communicating with them, and will have a positive effect on your health. Just try not to cut your hair too much.

Current phase – Waning Gibbous (+).

A haircut on the waning moon will strengthen the roots but slow down the regrowth of new hair, so plan your image carefully.

Influence of the day of the week – Wednesday (+).

A haircut on Wednesday often promises unexpected news. Your new image will be well received by others, which will have a positive effect on your relationships with them.

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