Lunar Calendar for Friday, May 15, 2026
Moon in Taurus · waning crescent · lunar day 29
- 3% illuminated
- Element Earth
- Cold day
- 224,957 miles (362,033 km)
At , the Moon moves into Taurus.
Taurus days slow the pace and favor what lasts. Thoughts and reactions take their time, and what you start, you tend to finish. Expect a stubborn streak in yourself and in others.
Waning crescent
Only a crescent remains, visible in the eastern sky before sunrise. The lunar cycle is closing. In lunar tradition, these quiet days suit rest and wrapping up—the next new moon is near.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now climbing: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little higher than the day before. In planting tradition, the ascending Moon is the time of rising sap—a time for grafting and for harvesting fruit meant to stay fresh.
Element of the day
- Element
- Earth
- Day character
- Cold
A cold earth day in Taurus favors patient, concentrated work. Hurrying does not pay today.
Lunar day 29
The twenty-ninth lunar day tends to be heavier: postpone important decisions, sleep well, and keep the day simple.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the throat, vocal cords, thyroid, teeth, jaw, neck, tonsils, and ears.
Under a waning Moon, rest serves the throat and neck best. A gargle with warm salt water and an early night are the traditional measures.
Taurus days are the throat days of lunar tradition. The teeth and ears are said to be more sensitive now.
A cup of sage tea with honey is a quiet, traditional comfort for the throat and the voice.
May favors exercise outdoors; build fitness gradually. Do not underestimate the first strong sun: half an hour of it is plenty at first, and a hat helps.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Salts and minerals
Taurus days are the days of minerals and salts in lunar tradition. Mineral-rich vegetables, leafy greens, seeds, and nuts are the day’s focus; the craving for salt may be stronger, so season with a light hand.
Under a waning Moon, tradition keeps the salt light and the water plentiful.
In lunar lore, the last days before the new moon prepare the body for a new cycle.
May brings asparagus, strawberries, young lettuce, and radishes. Fresh dairy with spring vegetables makes a simple May meal.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: radishes, asparagus, and young lettuce.
Tip of the day: buckwheat, millet, or quinoa instead of white rice adds minerals to the meal.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Root
May belongs to planting out: once your last frost date has passed, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and zucchini can go outdoors. Sow beans and corn, and plant celeriac and leeks. Harvest the first lettuce and radishes, and late in the month the first strawberries.
Root crops lifted on Taurus days are said to keep longest in storage.
A good day to dig roots, tradition says, though Virgo and Capricorn days are better still. Evening is the traditional time for lifting roots, when the energy sits below ground.
Taurus days are root days: carrots, beets, potatoes, onions, and garlic get the attention. Herbalists who follow the Moon gather herbs for the throat and ears on Taurus days.
Under a waning Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants below ground take the lead.
Sow and plant everything that bears below ground.
Transplant seedlings and prune trees and shrubs.
A waning Moon is said to strengthen roots, so focus on celeriac.
Today’s root day favors everything that grows below ground, right now especially radishes and celeriac.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as the first strawberries, lettuce, and radishes.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is May 15th?
On May 15, 2026, the Moon was a waning crescent, 3% lit, in the sign of Taurus. It was day 29 of the lunar cycle.
Is May 15, 2026 a full moon?
No. On May 15, 2026, the Moon was a waning crescent. The nearest full moon after that date was May 31, 2026.
What day is the full moon in May 2026?
The full moon in May 2026 fell twice: the Flower Moon on May 1, 2026, at 5:23 PM UTC, and the Blue Moon on May 31, 2026, at 8:45 AM UTC.
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