Wedding moon calendar – August 5, 2026

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

August 5, 2026

Taurus

Moon 5 August
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 58%

Date: August 5, 2026

Day of the week: Wednesday

Moon age: 22, 23 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 9:41 pm

Moonset:   ↓ 12:47 pm

Moon Sign: Aries ♈ and Taurus ♉ (from 2:38 am)

Element: Fire | Earth

Moon phase: Waning Gibbous

Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days

22 lunar day – until 9:41 pm
23 lunar day – from 9:41 pm

Moon position on August 5, 2026

On August 5 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Taurus ♉, according to the calendar it is the 22 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 58%. Moonrise will occur at 9:41 pm and sunset at 12:47 pm.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on August 5, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Taurus ♉ (+).

This is an ideal time to get married. In a family that is united on this day, there will be cosiness and mutual understanding.

The middle of the day falls on the 22 lunar day (+).

It is a good day to create a new unit of society. Such a union will be marked by friendship, happiness and loyalty.

Current phase – Waning Gibbous ().

This is not a good time for lavish wedding celebrations. On this day, it is advisable to marry only those couples who are prepared to spend a minimum of money and have a modest registration at the registry office.

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

Wednesday is under the power of Mercury, which is not known for its consistency. The union made on this day can be bright, but not long lasting.

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