Wedding moon calendar – May 17, 2023

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

May 17, 2023

Aries

Moon 17 May
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 6%

Date: May 17, 2023

Day of the week: Wednesday

Moon age: 27, 28 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 3:09 am

Moonset:   ↓ 5:25 pm

Moon Sign: Aries ♈ and Taurus ♉ (from 12:36 pm)

Element: Fire | Earth

Moon phase: Waning Crescent

Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days

27 lunar day – until 3:09 am
28 lunar day – from 3:09 am

Moon position on May 17, 2023

On May 17 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Aries ♈, according to the calendar it is the 28 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 6%. Moonrise will occur at 3:09 am and sunset at 5:25 pm.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 17, 2023

At midday, the Moon is in the Aries ♈ (±).

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, so the couple who wed on this day will be the first in everything. There is a downside to being the first, however - you will often find yourself wondering who is in charge in the family.

The middle of the day falls on the 28 lunar day (±).

For inexperienced couples, getting married on this day means constant dependence on parents, while for more independent partners it is a good time to get married.

Current phase – Waning Crescent ().

This is not a good time for lavish wedding celebrations. On this day, it is advisable to marry only those couples who are prepared to spend a minimum of money and have a modest registration at the registry office.

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

Wednesday is under the power of Mercury, which is not known for its consistency. The union made on this day can be bright, but not long lasting.

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