Shopping moon calendar – May 6, 2026

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

May 6, 2026

Capricorn

Moon 6 May
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 81%

Date: May 6, 2026

Day of the week: Wednesday

Moon age: 18, 19 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 00:02

Moonset:   ↓ 06:43

Moon Sign: Capricorn ♑

Element: Earth

Moon phase: Waning Gibbous

Plant part: Root Days

18 lunar day – until 00:02
19 lunar day – from 00:02

Moon position on May 6, 2026

On May 6 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Capricorn ♑, according to the calendar it is the 19 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 81%. Moonrise will occur at 00:02 and sunset at 06:43.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 6, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Capricorn ♑ (+).

Make profitable and useful purchases! Under the influence of the favorable position of the Moon, people become more attentive, which allows them to make a well-considered choice for any purchase.

The middle of the day falls on the 19 lunar day (+).

Go ahead and buy appliances, electronics, even a car – don't be afraid to use credit. Your decision will pay off in the future!

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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