Wedding moon calendar – February 3, 2026

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

February 3, 2026

Virgo

Moon 3 February
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 97%

Date: February 3, 2026

Day of the week: Tuesday

Moon age: 16, 17 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 7:04 pm

Moonset:   ↓ 8:22 am

Moon Sign: Leo ♌ and Virgo ♍ (from 3:15 am)

Element: Fire | Earth

Moon phase: Waning Gibbous

Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days

16 lunar day – until 7:04 pm
17 lunar day – from 7:04 pm

Moon position on February 3, 2026

On February 3 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Virgo ♍, according to the calendar it is the 16 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 97%. Moonrise will occur at 7:04 pm and sunset at 8:22 am.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on February 3, 2026

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 16 lunar day ().

It is not advisable to marry on this day, as many difficulties and trials await the newlyweds. However, it is a good day to propose marriage.

Current phase – Waning Gibbous ().

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 – Tuesday ().

Tuesday is patronised by warlike Mars, so it is better not to get married on this day. There is a high risk of conflicts and quarrels between the newlyweds.

Previous day
Next day