Wedding moon calendar – February 26, 2026

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

February 26, 2026

Cancer

Moon 26 February
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 71%

Date: February 26, 2026

Day of the week: Thursday

Moon age: 9, 10 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 11:00 am

Moonset:   ↓ 4:24 am

Moon Sign: Gemini ♊ and Cancer ♋ (from 5:11 am)

Element: Air | Water

Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous

Plant part: Flower Days | Leaf Days

9 lunar day – until 11:00 am
10 lunar day – from 11:00 am

Moon position on February 26, 2026

On February 26 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer ♋, according to the calendar it is the 10 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 71%. Moonrise will occur at 11:00 am and sunset at 4:24 am.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on February 26, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Cancer ♋ (+).

The Moon in Cancer is one of the most auspicious periods for a marriage. Such a family will be very strong, inseparable and friendly for life.

The middle of the day falls on the 10 lunar day (+).

This is the best time of the lunar cycle to get married. Couples who marry on this day will enjoy mutual understanding, cohesion and respect for each other.

Current phase – Waxing Gibbous (+).

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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