Wedding moon calendar – July 16, 2026

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

July 16, 2026

Leo

Moon 16 July
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 6%

Date: July 16, 2026

Day of the week: Thursday

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

Moonrise: ↑ 6:28 am

Moonset:   ↓ 9:26 pm

Moon Sign: Leo ♌

Element: Fire

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent

Plant part: Fruit Days

2 lunar day – until 6:28 am
3 lunar day – from 6:28 am

Moon position on July 16, 2026

On July 16 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 3 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 6%. Moonrise will occur at 6:28 am and sunset at 9:26 pm.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on July 16, 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 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 – 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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