Wedding moon calendar – August 17, 2023

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

August 17, 2023

Virgo

Moon 17 August
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 1%

Date: August 17, 2023

Day of the week: Thursday

Moon age: 1, 2 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 5:30 am

Moonset:   ↓ 8:06 pm

Moon Sign: Virgo ♍

Element: Earth

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent

Plant part: Root Days

1 lunar day – until 5:30 am
2 lunar day – from 5:30 am

Moon position on August 17, 2023

On August 17 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Virgo ♍, according to the calendar it is the 2 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 1%. Moonrise will occur at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:06 pm.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on August 17, 2023

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

Families married during this time will face domestic difficulties throughout their lives together. Only enduring and devoted partners will be able to pass all the tests with honour and become even closer.

The middle of the day falls on the 2 lunar day ().

Taking a break will be the most sensible decision on this day. If the feelings are strong and the decision to marry comes from the heart, a short break will not be a hindrance.

Current phase – Waxing Crescent (+).

This is a favourable time for marriages based on love rather than self-interest and calculation. If you have confidence in your partner, if your feelings have been tested by time and trials, then go ahead and marry.

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

The patron saint of Thursday is the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter. There will be a constant struggle between spouses for undisputed leadership in the couple, which will eventually lead to quarrels and dissatisfaction.

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