Wedding moon calendar – May 23, 2026

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

May 23, 2026

Virgo

Moon 23 May
First Quarter at 11:12:05 am
Illumination: 49%

Date: May 23, 2026

Day of the week: Saturday

Moon age: 7, 8 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 11:17 am

Moonset:   ↓ 1:03 am

Moon Sign: Leo ♌ and Virgo ♍ (from 7:01 am)

Element: Fire | Earth

Moon phase: First Quarter at 11:12:05 am

Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days

7 lunar day – until 11:17 am
8 lunar day – from 11:17 am

Moon position on May 23, 2026

On May 23 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the First Quarter at 11:12:05 am phase in the zodiacal constellation of Virgo ♍, according to the calendar it is the 8 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 49%. Moonrise will occur at 11:17 am and sunset at 1:03 am.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 23, 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 8 lunar day ().

This is not a good time to get married. There is a high probability that the newlyweds will face constant conflict, jealousy and distrust.

Current phase – First Quarter at 11:12:05 am (+).

It is a good time to get married, provided the decision has been well thought out and considered. Such a union will be strong and long lasting.

Influence of the day of the week – Saturday ().

Saturday is Saturn's favoured day, so it is better to postpone the marriage to another day. There is a high probability of frequent conflicts between the spouses in the future.

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