Wedding moon calendar – May 18, 2026

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

May 18, 2026

Gemini

Moon 18 May
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 4%

Date: May 18, 2026

Day of the week: Monday

Moon age: 2, 3 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 04:31

Moonset:   ↓ 22:53

Moon Sign: Gemini ♊

Element: Air

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent

Plant part: Flower Days

2 lunar day – until 04:31
3 lunar day – from 04:31

Moon position on May 18, 2026

On May 18 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Gemini ♊, according to the calendar it is the 3 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 4%. Moonrise will occur at 04:31 and sunset at 22:53.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 18, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Gemini ♊ (±).

Gemini is the patron saint of active fidgety people who are constantly exploring new horizons. If you are one of them, you can play your wedding on this day.

The middle of the day falls on the 3 lunar day (+).

Marriage on this day will be successful only for energetic newlyweds who do not sit still. Quiet and grey mice are better off choosing a more suitable time for their wedding.

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 – Monday (±).

Monday is driven by passion. They want to sign without looking and rush headlong into a relationship. Feelings on the edge of instinct will follow the couple for many years, but jealousy, suspicion and possessiveness will also be peculiar to this union.

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