Wedding moon calendar – May 21, 2026

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

May 21, 2026

Leo

Moon 21 May
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 28%

Date: May 21, 2026

Day of the week: Thursday

Moon age: 5, 6 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 8:27 am

Moonset:   ↓ 12:22 am

Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ and Leo ♌ (from 2:43 am)

Element: Water | Fire

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent

Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days

5 lunar day – until 8:27 am
6 lunar day – from 8:27 am

Moon position on May 21, 2026

On May 21 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 6 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 28%. Moonrise will occur at 8:27 am and sunset at 12:22 am.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 21, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Leo ♌ (±).

It is generally a neutral day for marriage. For creative people, marriage at this time promises unquenchable passion in their lives together for many years.

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 – 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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