Wedding moon calendar – October 16, 2026

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

October 16, 2026

Sagittarius

Moon 16 October
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 29%

Date: October 16, 2026

Day of the week: Friday

Moon age: 6, 7 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 1:05 pm

Moonset:   ↓ 7:49 pm

Moon Sign: Sagittarius ♐ and Capricorn ♑ (from 12:36 pm)

Element: Fire | Earth

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent

Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days

6 lunar day – until 1:05 pm
7 lunar day – from 1:05 pm

Moon position on October 16, 2026

On October 16 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Sagittarius ♐, according to the calendar it is the 6 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 29%. Moonrise will occur at 1:05 pm and sunset at 7:49 pm.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on October 16, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Sagittarius ♐ (+).

For those partners who have full confidence in each other, this will be a very good day for marriage. Such marriages will only grow stronger day by day.

The middle of the day falls on the 6 lunar day (+).

It is the right time for a wedding ceremony. Love and mutual understanding will reign between the newlyweds for many years to come.

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 – Friday (+).

Friday is under the patronage of Venus and is therefore the best time to enter into a marriage. The family will be strong and happy for many decades.

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