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Lunar nutrition calendar for may 2026
The lunar diet calendar for may 2026 offers insights into how moon phases impact metabolism and weight management. It provides daily nutritional recommendations based on lunar energy and weekdays. Reviewing the list of best and worst days for dietary changes helps plan a diet for optimal success.
Waxing Moon
1 may
Full Moon
1 may at 20:24
Waning Moon
1-16 may
New Moon
16 may at 23:03
Waxing Moon
16-31 may
Full Moon
31 may at 11:46
Waning Moon
31 may
Calendar for may 2026
| Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Auspicious day
Good day
Bad day
Unfavorable day
Lunar nutrition calendar for may 2026 day by day
1 may
Friday
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Lunar day:
14, 15
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 05:43
Moonrise↑ 20:24
2 may
Saturday
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Lunar day:
15, 16
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio, Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 06:12
Moonrise↑ 21:27
3 may
Sunday
Full Moon
Illumination 97%
Lunar day:
16, 17
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 06:47
Moonrise↑ 22:27
4 may
Monday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 94%
Lunar day:
17, 18
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 07:28
Moonrise↑ 23:24
5 may
Tuesday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 88%
Lunar day:
18
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius, Capricorn
Moonset ↓ 08:16
6 may
Wednesday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 81%
Lunar day:
19
Zodiac sign:
Capricorn
Moonrise ↑ 00:14
Moonset ↓ 09:11
7 may
Thursday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 74%
Lunar day:
19, 20
Zodiac sign:
Capricorn, Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 00:57
Moonset ↓ 10:11
8 may
Friday
Last Quarter
Illumination 65%
Lunar day:
20, 21
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 01:34
Moonset ↓ 11:14
9 may
Saturday
Last Quarter
Illumination 55%
Lunar day:
21, 22
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 02:04
Moonset ↓ 12:17
10 may
Sunday
Last Quarter
Illumination 45%
Lunar day:
22, 23
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius, Pisces
Moonrise ↑ 02:31
Moonset ↓ 13:22
11 may
Monday
Last Quarter
Illumination 35%
Lunar day:
23, 24
Zodiac sign:
Pisces
Moonrise ↑ 02:56
Moonset ↓ 14:27
12 may
Tuesday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 25%
Lunar day:
24, 25
Zodiac sign:
Pisces, Aries
Moonrise ↑ 03:20
Moonset ↓ 15:35
13 may
Wednesday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 16%
Lunar day:
25, 26
Zodiac sign:
Aries
Moonrise ↑ 03:44
Moonset ↓ 16:45
14 may
Thursday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 9%
Lunar day:
26, 27
Zodiac sign:
Aries, Taurus
Moonrise ↑ 04:10
Moonset ↓ 17:59
15 may
Friday
New Moon
Illumination 3%
Lunar day:
27, 28
Zodiac sign:
Taurus
Moonrise ↑ 04:40
Moonset ↓ 19:17
16 may
Saturday
New Moon
Illumination 0%
Lunar day:
28, 29, 1
Zodiac sign:
Taurus, Gemini
Moonrise ↑ 05:17
Moonset ↓ 20:37
17 may
Sunday
New Moon
Illumination 0%
Lunar day:
1, 2
Zodiac sign:
Gemini
Moonrise ↑ 06:03
Moonset ↓ 21:55
18 may
Monday
New Moon
Illumination 4%
Lunar day:
2, 3
Zodiac sign:
Gemini, Cancer
Moonrise ↑ 07:01
Moonset ↓ 23:05
19 may
Tuesday
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 10%
Lunar day:
3, 4
Zodiac sign:
Cancer
Moonrise↑ 08:09
20 may
Wednesday
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 18%
Lunar day:
4, 5
Zodiac sign:
Cancer, Leo
Moonset ↓ 00:02
Moonrise↑ 09:25
21 may
Thursday
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 28%
Lunar day:
5, 6
Zodiac sign:
Leo
Moonset ↓ 00:46
Moonrise↑ 10:40
22 may
Friday
First Quarter
Illumination 38%
Lunar day:
6, 7
Zodiac sign:
Leo, Virgo
Moonset ↓ 01:22
Moonrise↑ 11:53
23 may
Saturday
First Quarter
Illumination 49%
Lunar day:
7, 8
Zodiac sign:
Virgo
Moonset ↓ 01:51
Moonrise↑ 13:02
24 may
Sunday
First Quarter
Illumination 60%
Lunar day:
8, 9
Zodiac sign:
Virgo
Moonset ↓ 02:15
Moonrise↑ 14:07
25 may
Monday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 69%
Lunar day:
9, 10
Zodiac sign:
Virgo, Libra
Moonset ↓ 02:37
Moonrise↑ 15:10
26 may
Tuesday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 78%
Lunar day:
10, 11
Zodiac sign:
Libra
Moonset ↓ 02:59
Moonrise↑ 16:12
27 may
Wednesday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 86%
Lunar day:
11, 12
Zodiac sign:
Libra, Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 03:22
Moonrise↑ 17:14
28 may
Thursday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 92%
Lunar day:
12, 13
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 03:47
Moonrise↑ 18:16
29 may
Friday
Full Moon
Illumination 96%
Lunar day:
13, 14
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 04:14
Moonrise↑ 19:19
30 may
Saturday
Full Moon
Illumination 99%
Lunar day:
14, 15
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio, Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 04:47
Moonrise↑ 20:19
31 may
Sunday
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Lunar day:
15, 16
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 05:27
Moonrise↑ 21:18
The most auspicious days for nutrition and weight loss according to the lunar calendar in may 2026
Choosing the right lunar day to start a diet boosts weight loss success and prevents future weight gain. The lunar calendar supports healthy eating habits that benefit both metabolism and overall wellness. Following moon cycles helps the body function optimally, making dieting more effective.
4 may
Monday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 94%
Lunar day:
17, 18
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 07:28
Moonrise↑ 23:24
8 may
Friday
Last Quarter
Illumination 65%
Lunar day:
20, 21
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 01:34
Moonset ↓ 11:14
9 may
Saturday
Last Quarter
Illumination 55%
Lunar day:
21, 22
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 02:04
Moonset ↓ 12:17
29 may
Friday
Full Moon
Illumination 96%
Lunar day:
13, 14
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 04:14
Moonrise↑ 19:19
Unfavorable days for nutrition and weight loss according to the lunar calendar in may 2026
Lunar cycles affect metabolism, and unfavorable lunar days are not ideal for dieting. The body’s energy reserves are low, making it harder to maintain discipline. Our calendar advises against fasting or major dietary shifts to prevent disappointment and exhaustion.
3 may
Sunday
Full Moon
Illumination 97%
Lunar day:
16, 17
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 06:47
Moonrise↑ 22:27
10 may
Sunday
Last Quarter
Illumination 45%
Lunar day:
22, 23
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius, Pisces
Moonrise ↑ 02:31
Moonset ↓ 13:22
12 may
Tuesday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 25%
Lunar day:
24, 25
Zodiac sign:
Pisces, Aries
Moonrise ↑ 03:20
Moonset ↓ 15:35
17 may
Sunday
New Moon
Illumination 0%
Lunar day:
1, 2
Zodiac sign:
Gemini
Moonrise ↑ 06:03
Moonset ↓ 21:55
24 may
Sunday
First Quarter
Illumination 60%
Lunar day:
8, 9
Zodiac sign:
Virgo
Moonset ↓ 02:15
Moonrise↑ 14:07
27 may
Wednesday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 86%
Lunar day:
11, 12
Zodiac sign:
Libra, Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 03:22
Moonrise↑ 17:14
The lunar nutrition calendar for may 2026 provides valuable guidance for those looking to optimize their diet and weight loss journey. A new lunar cycle is an ideal time to plan a balanced nutritional strategy for the upcoming month. The calendar outlines detailed recommendations, including:
- When to control portion sizes and avoid both overindulgence and excessive fasting, ensuring that the body efficiently processes nutrients.
- The best and worst days for different dietary regimens, such as raw food diets, plant-based eating, keto nutrition, sugar-free options, and low-sodium meal plans.
- The most effective time to begin specialized diets, including blood-type-based nutrition, sports-focused meal planning, or choosing the right cooking techniques (steaming, boiling, or fresh food consumption).
- Which food groups are most beneficial on specific days, such as fish, lean meats, vegetables, fruits, dairy, or whether to reduce spicy, fried, or salty foods.
By aligning food intake with lunar cycles, it becomes easier to manage weight, support digestive health, and increase overall vitality. Following the lunar calendar helps achieve long-term wellness and a balanced, energized body.