Wedding moon calendar – August 20, 2026

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

August 20, 2026

Sagittarius

Moon 20 August
First Quarter at 02:46:33
Illumination: 53%

Date: August 20, 2026

Day of the week: Thursday

Moon age: 8, 9 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 14:34

Moonset:   ↓ 21:41

Moon Sign: Scorpio ♏ and Sagittarius ♐ (from 08:31)

Element: Water | Fire (from 08:31)

Moon phase: First Quarter at 02:46:33

Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days (from 08:31)

8 lunar day – until 14:34
9 lunar day – from 14:34

Moon position on August 20, 2026

On August 20 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the First Quarter at 02:46:33 phase in the zodiacal constellation of Sagittarius ♐, according to the calendar it is the 8 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 53%. Moonrise will occur at 14:34 and sunset at 21:41.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on August 20, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Sagittarius ♐ (+).

For those partners who have full confidence in each other, this will be a very good day for marriage. Such marriages will only grow stronger day by day.

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 02:46:33 (+).

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 – 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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