Shopping moon calendar – February 3, 2026

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

February 3, 2026

Virgo

Moon 3 February
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 97%

Date: February 3, 2026

Day of the week: Tuesday

Moon age: 16, 17 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 19:04

Moonset:   ↓ 08:22

Moon Sign: Leo ♌ and Virgo ♍ (from 03:15)

Element: Fire | Earth (from 03:15)

Moon phase: Waning Gibbous

Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days (from 03:15)

16 lunar day – until 19:04
17 lunar day – from 19:04

Moon position on February 3, 2026

On February 3 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Virgo ♍, according to the calendar it is the 16 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 97%. Moonrise will occur at 19:04 and sunset at 08:22.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on February 3, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Virgo ♍ (±).

Plan your budget wisely! Avoid big purchases today. It is better to purchase the necessary household items: dishes, stationery or household chemicals. Do not take out loans and refrain from buying extra clothes.

The middle of the day falls on the 16 lunar day (±).

Go to the stores, look at the features, assess the quality, and think about whether you really need it. Don't forget to read online reviews to avoid mistakes.

Current phase – Waning Gibbous (±).

It is better to refrain from shopping. The item may turn out to be useless, may not fit you in size, or may have hidden defects that you will only see later.

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